Maple Orange Millet Porridge with “Fried” Banana Topping
I think that if you guys read often, you all know that mmmm… how do I put it… that I tend to be obsessive about stuff.
Like, I don’t even like things: I become utterly obsessed over them.
I either love it or hate it.
No middle point for me.
So, thing is, there are times when I become attached to a certain kind of breakfast food. It’s crazy guys, because I can go for months eating literally the same old thing for breakfast every single day. And I don’t get tired of it. Or bored, mind you.
Oh well, until I do, of course.
I go trough breakfast phases. There was a time when I’d only eat oat porridge (which, now I despise ugh… though I still love oats, but not in porridge form!), specially apple pie porridge. Gosh, I think I even became emotionally attached to it.
Then I had an olive oil toast phase, which was more like the olive toast year, to be honest. Toasts for breakfast, lunch and dinner… No regrets, I liked that phase.
Not so long after I abandoned my toast phase, I tried the “pancake day”. The name says it all… it lasted only a day, and I’m not even sure why. I mean, I do really like pancakes mmhmm.
After that, I went back to the toast phase. And, if you’re wondering which phase I’m on now (I don’t know why would you… I’m pretty sure y’all skipped this part because, oh well, who wants to hear about my breakfast?), it’s the Weetabix porridge phase. Warm, healthy, creamy breakfast in under 5 minutes. Perfection in what-people-says-it-looks-and-tastes-like-babyfood form. Yeah, I really really like them. Have you ever tried them? I hope so! They’re so good!
Though I decided to spice up my breakfast routine (aka sickly obsession) and try millet for the first time.
IT
IS
SO
GOOD
It has become my favorite hot cereal ever. It is like a cross between quinoa and polenta, which I adore, and it packs a ton of nutrients and vitamins that will keep you full & happy for hours. It’s official: I’ve developed a dangerous obsession with it.
Prepare yourselves, there will be lots of recipes more coming.
You’re warned.
And the fried banana topping?? Seriously, it’s so addictive. I had to fry two bananas instead of the one that the recipe calls for. I think you can all imagine what happened to the first banana before I tried to use it to top my porridge.
Pretty obvious, huh?
And the flavor of this?? What. A. Combo. This porridge came out so fragant that it made my kitchen smell like heaven (scented kitchens are on my obsession list as well!). Orange, lemon, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon combined are pretty much the best flavor ever… I can’t wait for tomorrow’s breakfast so I can have this again!
- 200 grams uncooked millet
- 800 mililiters unsweetened soy milk
- two rinds orange peel
- 1 rind lemon peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 + 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon water
- 2 tablespoons dried papaya
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- Toast the millet in a saucepan for 3-4 minutes until fragant.
- Add milk, maple syrup, cinnamon stick, and lemon and orange rinds.
- Simmer mixture for 20-25 minutes or until creamy. You may need a bit more of milk.
- For the topping, slice the banana.
- Spray a non-stick pan with coconut oil and lightly "fry" the banana until golden.
- Mix maple syrup + water and add it t the banana slices.
- Place on top of the cooked millet. Add more milk if desired. Top with walnuts and dried fruit.
- You can use almond, cow's or your favorite kind of milk here.
- You can use ground cinnamon instead to taste.
- If you have leftovers, this keeps well in the fridge, but you'll need more milk to reheat it.
Do you guys go trough breakfast phases? Which is your favorite breakfast? Have you ever tried millet?
Happy Friday!
Consuelo
69 Comments
I go through major breakfast phases as well! Heated up Weetbix and banana lasted me a good year until I moved on to peanut butter and banana toast. This looks so good though! I might have to break my routine 🙂 (or maybe just eat it for lunch haha)
I’m glad to know I’m not the only one hehe. Thank you! xx
Haha, I am the SAME WAY! I get totally obsessed over things and eat them everyday forever. But then, I’ll switch and eat something else everyday forever. I have been wanting to try millet and this looks like a perrrrfect way to start! Plus, fried banana? Yes.
Oh yeah, you’re just like me haha. You try it, I hope you love it, it’s so good! And the fried banana is amazing!
Thanks : )
Hehe, I am the same and can eat the same breakfast everyday. It’s always either steel cut oatmeal or granola. Looks like I need to switch it up and this millet porridge looks great! I’ve had millet before but never as breakfast or sweetened up this way. It sounds awesome and the banana topping looks incredibly tasty 🙂
Thanks Kelly, I hope you’ll like it :–)
I go through phases with breakfast food too! This is such a creative recipe that I could definitely get addicted to for a while 🙂
haha Thanks! xx
I’m normally a “grab a greek yogurt and eat it on the way to work” kind of breakfast guy. I’ll literally do it everyday. Not a big breakfast person, I guess. But this looks so delicious! Tons of vibrant colors and flavors! Love it. Found your blog through Erin @ Emerging Foodie. Enjoying looking through your site!
Thank you very much Chris! I love your blog too. I’m glad you stopped back and left a comment so I could get to know yours :–)
I’ve never had millet before, but now I must try it! This looks delicious. Fried banana? Yum!
Thanks Natalie :–)
YUM fried bananas! I love that you used that topping. Hope you have a Happy New Year – pinning!
Thanks Deb! Happy New Year to you too 😀
I definitely also go through huge breakfast phases! Currently stuck on peanut butter and a little jelly on toast : ) But I do need some new ideas … and this looks awesome!
Oooh that phase sounds great! Thanks 🙂
I love breakfast! I definitely go through phases of what I like to have. Oatmeal and Smoothies are my favorites. This porridge sounds yummy, especially with a fried banana!
Thanks Cindy! xx
I think we all go through the “same food phase” sometimes it’s because we learn a new recipe and find it easier to make what we know and at times we just love it so much that we just keep making it. I do that so many times with breakfast, lunch, and dinner! This is such a yummy recipe! 😀
Yup absolutely 😉 Thanks! xx
What a beautiful bowl for breakfast…I love the fried banana on top…what a great way to start a day.
Happy New Year Consuelo 😀
Thanks Juliana! Happy New Year to you too! xx
I have never tried millet before but now I am going to have to!
You should haha 😉 xx
It was pumpkin chocolate oatmeal for forever. My family laughed, but I did it. 🙂 Those fried bananas look so good, like I could skip everything else for them! I’m kind of obsessed with bananas right now … you understand, right? 🙂 Cinnamon and orange is a combo I must try. You nailed this one Consuelo!
That sounds so good. I would have been obsessed too ;–) Thank you!x
This. Looks. So. Good.
Seriously – porridge is my all time favourite thing! I have to check if I can get millet here. I really, really really hope I can!!!
Check if they have it in the health food stores, and my local Aldi carries it sometimes! Thanks : )
I eat the same old thing for breakfast every single day, too, then all of a sudden I wake up one day and I can’t stand the thought of eating it again. I would love to wake up to this — it sounds amazing!
Yeah that’s so me! Thanks ; )
I am also such a creature of habit, too. The “bad” thing is it takes me ages (as in years) to get over something so I’m pretty much eating the same 2-3 things for breakfast every week! I’ve not had millet yet … because I’m constantly craving steel cut oats and there’s not much room to explore. I have to try it and that banana looks sooo good!
Thanks Monica! I hope you’ll like it :–D
I’ve never tried millet but it sounds wonderful with all the flavors you’ve described! And your photos are stunning!
Thanks Allie! xx
I’ve always wanted to try millet but now that I’ve seen this I think I really should! The fried bananas on top look delicious!
Thanks Ruby! xx
I need those fried bananas in my life, right now! This sounds delicious. But, the olive oil toast phase? I’ve never heard of that – definitely a new one for me!
Olive oil toasts are awesome girl! You have to try them 😉 xx
what a great topping of fried bananas…this is just the thing to have for breakfast today,thanks…HAVE A VERY VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014!!! 🙂
Thanks Kumar! Happy New Year to you too 😀
I go through breakfast phases as well!! Lately I’ve been stuck on yogurt with peanut butter but I’ll have to try out your millet with fried bananas!
That sounds so so good! Thanks! x
This is so creative and really delicious looking! I, too, go through breakfast phases. I just cleaned out my cupboards and found a bag of millet that I had forgotten about — thanks for the inspiration!
Yay, thank you Amy! Hope you’ll like it! xx
Las pintas….como siempre, Consuelo…
Feliz comienzo de año, hija, el resto, sé que te irá bien, tal como eres, no puede ser menos.
Besos apretaos.
Muchas gracias Yeste. ¡Feliz año nuevo para ti también! Besos 😀
I totally go through breakfast phases too! This porridge looks really tasty; I’ve been meaning to try millet for a while!
Thanks Jessica! xx
Girl, you have convinced me to try it! I’ve been on an oatmeal binge for a while now, but this looks delicious! I love all the fruit flavors going on here too.
Thanks Trisha. Hope you’ll love it! xx
I am so the same way! I can eat the same thing for months and never get tired of it. It’s kind of ironic given how much I love food! Glad to know I’m not alone! I’e never tried millet but put some fried bananas on it…I’m so game!
Hahaha thanks! I hope you like it! xx
Favorite breakfast is definitely smoothies. I’ve never tried millet before either. Now I’m intrigued. You definitely make it sound good. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thanks Melanie! 😀
I definitely go through breakfast phases too! One summer I ate the exact same thing every.single.morning. and never got tired of it (well, as you pointed out, I didn’t get tired of it until I did 😉 ). I don’t think I’ve had it since though! This definitely looks like a breakfast that I could eat everyday for a while. I’ve had millet in things, but I’ve never cooked it by itself. I love pretty much any grain though, so I’m sure I’d be a fan!
Have a great Sunday and a fabulous week!! <3
I hope you like it, and have a wonderful week yourself too! xx
I tried millet, but I don’t think I made it right, because it DEFINITELY did not look like the picture above. It also wasn’t anything that anyone would have found addicting. Ever. I think I’m going to have to try this again because this looks amazing!
I hope you like it this way ; ) Thanks! x
I love your recipes, always something unique and fun and always so colorful and festive! What I’m saying is thanks for the recipe cheer Consuelo!
Thanks Pamela! xx
Fried bananas are one of my favorite things EVER! I can never get enough of them. And they look extra delicious on top of this porridge. I love how you added chunks of papaya, so perfect!
Thank you very much Ashley! x
Love those fried bananas! I don’t think I’ve ever tried millet before. For the longest time my go to breakfast was a banana sliced in half, spread with peanut butter, a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkle of Grape Nuts Cereal.
Yum, that sounds so nice! Thanks Christin! x
Wow, that millet looks amazing, and I love olive oil toast. Breakfast is the absolute best! I was obsessed with oatmeal for the longest time, but I’m currently in a toast with braised tofu and sriracha phase. When I get tired to eating sriracha for breakfast, I need to remember to try millet!
That phase sounds amazing, I need to try it too ;–) Thanks Jordan! xx
Wauw, this sounds amazing.. But really, do you do this every morning? I thought making a smoothie every single morning was a lot of work already! Still, looking at this makes me so hungry…
Not really! I make a big pot of it the night before and it lasts for a few days in the fridge. Breakfast solved!
Thank you :–)
You should make a healthy food cookbook. You always get the healthy part right without losing the total food porn factor! This sounds incredible…