Hot Millet Breakfast

Millet is an very versatile, non-glutinous grain that is great served savory or sweet. When cooked it has the consistency of rice and tends to not stick together. As a savory dish it is awesome when boiled with some chicken or beef stock.




Personally, I love it as a hot breakfast cereal which I sometimes mix half and half with quinoa. Hot breakfast cereal is a great way to fit in all the allowed grains you can. I find that I enjoy it most when there is a variety of grains to mix in.



This morning I made it with some flax seeds and cinnamon and it hit the spot. I like to sweeten it a bit which can be hard with the sugar restrictions. Sometimes I mash some banana up into it or add fresh fruit.




1/2 cup millet
2    Tbsp flax seeds
1    cup water
1    tsp cinnamon

Bring the cup of water to a boil and add the millet, flax and cinnamon to the water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. The millet should be soft. Add a little coconut oil if you have it and some stevia. I use a little coconut milk around it but there are conflicting views on coconut milk.

Hot Breakfast Cereal

Try changing up the measurements in this recipe to incorporate all your favorites. There is a brand of Old Mill that has a breakfast cereal similar to this but I enjoy making my own combination (and saving some money).

1    cup brown rice
1/2 cup quinoa
1/2 cup millet
1/2 cup buckwheat groats
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup flax seeds
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup amaranth

1) Grind up everything except cornmeal and amaranth. This can be done in a coffee grinder or a mortar and pestle. Put the mixture in a jar or bag to have ready whenever you want some.

2) Stir 1 cup of the grain mix into 4 cups of salted, boiling water and cook for 20 minutes until all the grains are soft. Serve with fresh berries, custard or cinnamon sugar.

If I know I will be rushed in the morning I pop it into the rice cooker and let it do its thing while I get ready. A rice cooker is a great friend when working with grains, beans, lentils or rice on a regular basis. I hope you enjoy!


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