Steamed Teff and Millet Porridge with Honey and Cardamom

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

A warming breakfast porridge combining teff and millet grains, gently steamed and flavored with honey and cardamom. This African-inspired recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, combines teff flour, millet flour, water into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup teff flour
• 1/2 cup millet flour
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
• 1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/2 cup teff flour, 1/2 cup millet flour, 2 cups water, and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth.
2. Step 2: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes until the mixture thickens to a creamy porridge consistency.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp honey, 1/2 tsp ground cardamom, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Cook for another 3 minutes while stirring until fully incorporated and heated through.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve warm garnished with an extra drizzle of honey if desired.