Pumpkin Pie Millet Porridge

I have been trying out some different grains over the past year or so, and most recently it has been millet. I wasn't sure what to do with it, so I went to my favorite source, Pinterest! I've tried serving it as a side, like I would rice or cous cous, but I wanted to have other options too. Since I've made pumpkin pie oats, and pumpkin pie quinoa, I figured a pumpkin pie millet was in order!

It was hearty, filling and very tasty! Oats will always be my favorite "porridge" I think, (because I don't consider grits to be porridge. Grits will always be number one with this Southern gal!) but this was a nice change that only has 2 grams of fat (zero saturated), 9 grams of fiber, and 7 grams of protein per serving! Not to mention other vitamins and minerals. So...that's a pretty healthy bowl of porridge in my opinion. (And it's gluten free!)

Pumpkin Pie Millet Porridge

1/2 cup millet, uncooked
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup pumpkin puree
1 1/2-2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
maple syrup, honey or brown sugar - to tastepecans, walnuts, etc for topping (optional)

milk or cream for topping (optional)

• Combine millet and water in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes. 
• Add pumpkin puree and pie spice. Stir and let simmer another 10-15 minutes until millet is tender, stirring occasionally and adding extra water if needed. (The amount of water will depend on personal preference as far as consistency goes. I let my water absorb, and then added milk once done.)
• Add a little sweetener if desired, and serve with a drizzle of syrup or honey and nuts, if using. Toasting the pecans really gives them a wonderful flavor, but I skipped this step because I was hungry! You can also top with milk or cream - however you like your porridge!
• This recipe makes 2 servings. Add water or milk when reheating to reach desired consistency. This reheats well and does not get as "mushy" as reheating oatmeal.

Recipe Source: Naturally Ella

Anyone else trying new foods? I am trying to decrease the amount of gluten in my diet, just to see if it makes a difference in how I feel. Some days I do really well, and other days....not so much!


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