Banana Millet Porridge

Banana millet porridge is a deliciously creamy tasting alternative breakfast to oatmeal. Gluten free and ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy and satisfying breakfast makes for a great start to the day!

I've been making this banana millet breakfast porridge a lot recently especially at weekends as a change from my usual everyday oatmeal / porridge.

I confess I've been keeping it to myself!

It's been a while since I brought you a new breakfast recipe with millet. My first was the spiced plum millet porridge which is still a favourite today.

Millet is such a highly nutritious grain.

Check out just 5 of the many nutritional benefits of banana millet porridge below.

This delicious creamy millet breakfast was just too good to keep to myself any longer. I had to share it .

It's an easy to make gluten free breakfast and I know you and your family are just going to love it!

I discovered millet in Kenya whilst on honeymoon in 2013.

Millet is an excellent gluten free alternative to wheat. It's really easy to digest and extremely healthy.

I must admit it took a few tries to cook it and different variations of ingredients added before I was happy to publish breakfast recipes using it.

Without some kind of sweetness added like the bananas and honey in this recipe I think it can definitely be a bit plain tasting!

But millet is an ancient food with almost a third of the world having this healthy banana millet porridge as a staple in their diets.

So they can't be wrong can they?

So, today, I encourage you to try this tasty banana millet porridge breakfast alternative. See how long before you become addicted to it too.

I use millet flakes that I get from my local healthy food store but you can also use the ground version too.

The toppings I used here are simple and my favourites. Why not make this your own by trying different nuts, fruits, seeds or spices?

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• 5 Nutritional Benefits of Banana Millet Porridge
• Ingredients
• How To Make Millet Porridge
• Equipment
• FAQ's
• Other Porridge Recipes You Might Also Like
• 📋 Banana Millet Porridge Recipe
• Nutrition Label
• Rate The Recipe

5 Nutritional Benefits of Banana Millet Porridge

• The added banana provides you with a high fibre instant energy kick start to your day
• Millet contains no gluten, so is gluten free and is therefore an ideal oatmeal / porridge substitute
• Millet is a great source of healthy fats for our bodies
• As a rich source of magnesium and potassium, millet helps to keep our blood pressure low and
• Contributes towards protecting our hearts from heart disease

Ingredients

• Millet - see FAQ's for other grains you could use instead of Millet.
• Skimmed Milk - you could also use full fat / whole milk. Use coconut milk to make a vegan millet porridge recipe.
• Coconut Oil - other nuts oils also work like almond oil.
• Cinnamon
• Bananas
• Toasted Flaked Almonds - to toast flaked almonds place them in a small saucepan or frying pan (no oil neeed) and keep stirring and turning the almonds until toasted on both sides. Remove immediately to prevent them from burning.
• Honey - use agave nectar or maple syrup for a vegan millet recipe.

See recipe card for quantities.

How To Make Millet Porridge

Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this banana millet porridge recipe:

1. Place millet, milk, coconut oil, cinnamon and sliced banana in a medium sized saucepan.
2. Turn on a medium heat. Bring the contents of the saucepan to the boil. Turn down to simmer. Stir constantly throughout the cooking to prevent the millet sticking.
3. Once the millet is cooked. Divide between two bowls. Top with the remaining slices of banana, almonds and honey.

Equipment

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FAQ's

Is Millet Porridge Healthy?

Yes, millet porridge is healthy! Millet is a naturally gluten-free whole grain. It's packed with nutrients, a great source of fibre, which can help to support digestion and it keeps you feeling full longer. Millet is also rich in essential minerals like magnesium, phosphorus, and iron, and it provides plant-based protein too.

How Many Calories Are In Millet Porridge?

There are 480 calories per serving.

Is Millet Healthier Than Porridge?

Compared alongside oatmeal both are excellent healthy grains. If you need a gluten free porridge option then Millet is an excellent alternative with a high mineral content. Oatmeal has a higher fibre content which can aid those looking to control their blood sugar levels.

What Other Grains Can I Use Instead of Millet?

Of course you can use traditional oatmeal but you might also want to try buckwheat, quinoa or even sorghum.

Other Porridge Recipes You Might Also Like

Nutrition Label

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