How to Make Millet Porridge (Vegan)

Vegan millet porridge topped with peanut butter, caramelized bananas and coconut flakes. The porridge is in a white bowl that is placed on a grey plate with a silver spoon in the middle. The bowl is sitting on a white backdrop.

How to Make Millet Porridge (Vegan)

5-ingredient creamy millet porridge. A delicious 30-minute breakfast alternative to traditional oatmeal that's entirely vegan and gluten-free. Topped with pan-fried caramelized bananas and peanut butter (or add your favourite toppings!).

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, North American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 572kcal

Author Hannah Sunderani

Ingredients

Millet Porridge:

1 cup millet
3 cups water (divided)
1 can coconut milk (400 ml)
3 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
1 tsp cinnamon

Toppings:

caramelized bananas
Peanut butter (for drizzling)
shredded coconut for sprinkling

Instructions

Add millet and 2 cups water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the millet starts to puff and water is reduced by half, 10 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk and 1 cup more water and bring to a simmer. Stir in the coconut sugar and cinnamon to combine. Simmer the porridge until thickened and the consistency is soft and pleasantly chewy, 10 minutes.
While you’re waiting for the millet porridge to cook, make the caramelized bananas for toppings. (Recipe linked in notes).
Scoop the cooked porridge into bowls and top with the caramelized bananas, drizzle with peanut butter and enjoy!

Notes

Once prepared, leftover porridge will keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For ultimate freshness, store leftovers in glass over plastic!

This porridge can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop.

To microwave, add an individual serving of porridge to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second increments until warmed through. If the porridge is too thick for your liking, add a splash of extra almond milk, coconut milk, or water until thinned to your liking.

To heat on the stove, transfer the porridge to a small saucepan over medium-low heat and stir occasionally until warm. Add a splash of plant-milk or water, stirring often, until creamy again.

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