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    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    Published: Nov 12, 2015 · Modified: May 22, 2018 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 35 Comments

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    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably know that I’m actually more of a hearty breakfast person. I’d take scrambled tofu with tomatoes and whole wheat buns over pancakes and porridge most of the time.

    During the week, I, however, usually only have a green smoothie and some fruits for breakfast, but on the weekend it’s a totally different story. But once in a while, I really need a change and have something sweet. Last weekend,  I had this millet porridge with cranberries and quince fruit, which was so incredibly delicious and also pretty easy to make!

    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    I’m always totally crazy about something for a while, and then I kind of forget about it and move on to something else. Do you know what I mean? Maybe it’ just me being a bit weird about my food. Well, this also happened with millet.

    About two years ago, I had it almost every morning and then all of a sudden I replaced it with green smoothies. Then some time ago, I saw it in the grocery store and I just had to buy it and I’m so glad I did! I just love millet porridge and cooking millet couldn’t be easier. Plus, it’s gluten free and of course vegan. And it’s a really great source of iron!

    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    Some of you are probably wondering “what is quince fruit“?

    It belongs to the same biological family as apples and pears and are commonly grown in Southern and Central Europe, where the summers are hot enough for the fruits to ripen. Today, they’re pretty rare in the U.S. or at least they are not often grown there anymore (they were pretty popular in the colonies back in the 18th century though). Now, they’re mostly imported from Argentina. In the fall, you can find them at farmer markets or at Whole Foods.

    If you have problems finding them, you can also use pears instead. I’ve tried that and it tastes really great too! My boyfriend’s mom got a quince tree in her garden and is always happy when someone takes a couple of the quince fruits because she couldn’t possibly use them all by herself. There are literately tons of them each fall! They’re also great for crumbles and jam.

    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    I cooked the millet with almond milk for about 15 minutes and served it with cranberries, apples, and quinces, which I sweetened with coconut sugar and cooked for about 15 minutes. If you like you could also sub the coconut sugar with agave or brown sugar.  To top it all off, I sprinkled it with cinnamon, coconut flakes, and pomegranate seeds.

    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    I’m sure this would also make an awesome dessert! Maybe it’s even great for Thanksgiving?

    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    I hope you like millet as much as I do! If you haven’t tried it yet, you should definitely give it a try.

    As always, I love hearing from you! xx

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    Millet Porridge with Cranberries and Quince Fruit

    This vegan millet porridge with cranberries and quince fruit is a healthy and delicious breakfast. It also makes a great dessert!
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: American, British
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
    Total Time: 20 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 people
    Author: Sina

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup millet
    • 2 cups almond milk or other plant-based milk
    • 1 quince (about 7 oz) If you can't find quince fruit, you could use 2 pears instead.
    • 1 cup cranberries
    • 2 small apples
    • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1-2 teaspoons coconut flakes
    • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

    Instructions

    • Cook the millet together with the almond milk for about 15 minutes on a low heat.
    • Cut the apples and the quince into small pieces. Put them in a small pot together with the cranberries, add the water and the coconut sugar and cook for about 10 minutes.
    • Serve the millet together with the cranberry-pear-quince sauce and top it off with cinnamon, coconut flakes and pomegranate seeds.
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    Comments

    1. The vegan 8

      November 16, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      Such a pretty festive dish! Love the colors and love that you used apples!

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 18, 2015 at 12:10 pm

        Thanks, Brandi! :-) We actually had it for breakfast, but I’m sure it would also make a great dessert.

        Reply
    2. Levan @ Crazy Vegan Kitchen

      November 16, 2015 at 4:49 pm

      Did you know that porridge refers to a rather different dish in area than in the West? It’s true!
      BOTH ARE TOTALLY AWESOME! Need this in my LIFE!

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 18, 2015 at 12:09 pm

        I actually didn’t know this, Levan! So glad you like it! :-)

        Reply
    3. Vanessa @VeganFamilyRecipes.com

      November 16, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      People definitely don’t use enough millet but it is sooo good! Love this recipe, Sina! The colors are so beautiful :)

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 18, 2015 at 12:09 pm

        I totally agree with you, Vanessa! I just love it! And it’s so healthy! :-)

        Reply
    4. Kelly @ TastingPage

      November 15, 2015 at 4:17 am

      I’ve been having millet porridge all week for breakfast, but your version looks much tastier and definitely prettier! Love the cranberries and quince in here.

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 11:38 am

        Thanks, Kelly! :-) Millet porridge is such a great breakfast and I’m sure yours looks super delicious as well! I absolutely love how healthy it is. It was my favorite breakfast about two years ago. I had it every morning, but then I somehow just moved on to something else. I definitely can’t wait to have more millet in my life again. :D

        Reply
    5. Kristina

      November 14, 2015 at 6:34 am

      I love millet – it has been a while since I have made it … these parfaits look fantastic, and yes a great dessert!

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 11:34 am

        I do to, Kristina! :-) It’s so delicious and healthy!

        Reply
    6. Sophia @veggies dont bite

      November 14, 2015 at 5:59 am

      I love how beautiful this recipe is. I’ve never had quince fruit!

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 11:34 am

        Thanks, Sophia! I know, it’s pretty rare, but it’s sooo delicious! My boyfriend’s mom got tons of them in her garden, so I got them for free. But you can also sub them with pears if you want. :-)

        Reply
    7. Michele @ Two Raspberries

      November 13, 2015 at 10:23 pm

      the colors and the layers in here look beautiful and really flavorful too! ;-)

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 11:33 am

        Thanks, Michele! :-) I actually made this for breakfast, but I’m sure it would also make a great dessert!

        Reply
    8. The Food Hunter

      November 13, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      The colors are so vibrant!

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 11:32 am

        Thanks! :-)

        Reply
    9. Zan

      November 13, 2015 at 2:24 pm

      Such beautiful colors – I never heard of millet, though!

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 11:05 am

        Thanks, Zan! You should really give it a try. It’s so delicious and also super healthy! :-)

        Reply
    10. Abeer

      November 13, 2015 at 8:00 am

      This is the coolest, most colorful breakfast I have ever seen! All of your recipes are so unique! :D

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 11:05 am

        Thanks so much for the compliment, Abeer! So glad you like it! :-)

        Reply
    11. Rae

      November 13, 2015 at 4:11 am

      What do nutritionists say about color in our food—the more the better?! This looks so delicious and is a delicious meatless Monday starter!

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 11:00 am

        Haha! Right, Rae! Thanks so much. So glad you like it! :-)

        Reply
    12. Kelly

      November 13, 2015 at 4:03 am

      This looks delicious! I have never heard of quince fruit before. Looks yummy though!

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 10:59 am

        Thanks, Kelly! I know, it’s pretty rare, but it’s so delicious! My boyfriend’s mom got tons of them in her garden every fall! :-)

        Reply
    13. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

      November 12, 2015 at 11:15 pm

      I love everything about this! New (to me) fruit, the juicy layers, the unusual grains, the presentation it’s fabulous Sina! And I’m totally the same way, I obsess over something for a few months and then just completely abandon it for something else :D haha

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 10:59 am

        Thanks, Natalie! :-) Oh, it’s great to hear that I’m not the only one doing this! I already thought it was kinda crazy. ;-) But the thing is that they’re just waaaay too many delicious vegan things!!

        Reply
    14. Samantha

      November 12, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Very cool – and yummy looking – saved :)

      Samantha | pearlsandpolkadots.net

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 10:57 am

        Thanks, Samantha! :-)

        Reply
    15. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      November 12, 2015 at 9:05 pm

      Ooooo I keep seeing so many millet porridges! I’m so making some ASAP!
      And quince fruit is so great for homemade apple or pear sauces! It plays with the flavors perfectly!

      Reply
      • Sina

        November 16, 2015 at 10:57 am

        So glad you like it, Rebecca! I was totally crazy over millet porridge a couple of years ago (I had it almost every morning), but then I somehow stopped eating it regularly and moved on to something else. Can’t wait to have more millet in my life again. ;-) I love that it is so healthy!

        Reply
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