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Millet Breakfast Porridge

Name: Millet Breakfast Porridge
Prep time: 15

(9 votes, average: 4.44 out of 5)

15 min prep

2 servings

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6 ingredients

Millet is said to be a warming grain, so this breakfast is perfect for chilly mornings or days when tired from treatment. Millet was the staple grain before rice took over, and it’s due...

1 cup milk of your choice (dairy or non-dairy)
2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
2 cups cooked millet (see Chef Tips)
½ cup pineapple chunks, cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons coconut flakes, toasted
½ cup pecans, chopped

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

589 cals

Fat

29 g

Saturated Fat

8 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

7 g

Monounsaturated Fat

13 g

Carbohydrates

75 g

Sugar

29 g

Fiber

7 g

Protein

13 g

Sodium

59 mg

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, honey, and millet, and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until it reaches desired thickness.
Top with pineapple, toasted coconut, and pecans. Serve hot.

Chef Tips

For extra flavor, dry roast the millet grains in a heavy pan before cooking.

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