Millet Porridge with Strawberry, Banana & Coconut

Name: Millet Porridge with Strawberry, Banana & Coconut
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 50 g Millet; 250 ml Plant-based milk (almond or gluten-free oat); ½ Banana; 80 g Strawberries; 1 tbsp Coconut flakes; 1 pinch Cinnamon; 1 tsp Honey or maple syrup

20 minVegetarianGluten-freeLuteal phaseSteady energyStovetop

Servings:

Ingredients

—Millet — 50 g
—Plant-based milk (almond or gluten-free oat) — 250 ml
—Banana — ½
—Strawberries — 80 g
—Coconut flakes — 1 tbsp
—Ground cinnamon — 1 pinch
—Honey or maple syrup — 1 tsp

Allergens

Contains nuts

Method

01Rinse the millet, then add to a pot with plant-based milk in a 1:5 ratio.
02Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.
03Spoon into a bowl and top with sliced banana, strawberries and coconut flakes.
04Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if you like.

Why this works

Millet is a whole grain that provides magnesium and has a relatively low glycemic index, so it releases energy more gradually than refined grains — helpful for the steadier blood-sugar response many people look for in the luteal phase.

Sources

— Frontiers in Nutrition, 2021

Nutrition (per serving)

320

kcal

protein

10g

fat

50g

carbs

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.