Maple Vanilla Millet Bowl (Printable Version)
Fluffy vanilla maple millet topped with fresh berries, banana slices, and toasted nuts for a wholesome breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1/2 cup (90 g) uncooked millet
02 - 1 cup (240 ml) water
03 - 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened almond milk
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Flavorings
05 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Toppings
08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries)
09 - 1 small banana, sliced
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
11 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Rinse the millet thoroughly under cold water and drain well to remove any bitterness.
02 - In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed millet, water, almond milk, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
03 - Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until the millet is tender and the liquid has been fully absorbed.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to allow the grains to fluff up.
05 - Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until evenly distributed throughout the millet.
06 - Divide the millet mixture between two bowls. Top each with fresh berries, banana slices, toasted nuts, and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with additional maple syrup if desired and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Millet has this nutty, cornlike sweetness that makes breakfast feel special without any fuss.
- The vanilla and maple combination turns an ancient grain into something that tastes like dessert for breakfast.
02 -
- Do not lift the lid while the millet simmers because escaping steam leads to crunchy, undercooked grain.
- Toasting the millet in a dry pan for two minutes before adding liquid brings out a deeper, nuttier flavor.
03 -
- Always salt the cooking liquid because it seasons the grain from within rather than just sitting on top.
- If the millet sticks slightly to the bottom, those golden bits add a delicious toasted flavor.