Millet is delicious in this sweet breakfast treat.  Eating a hearty breakfast helps to curb the urge to snack, prevents irritability and fatigue and helps to stabilize blood sugar levels.  Don’t skip breakfast!

Equipment:

Chopping Board
Blender
Casserole Dish

Ingredients:

1 cup dry millet
1 cup dates, chopped (or less, if you prefer less sweet)
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups boiling water
1 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup raw almonds
2/3 cup water

Directions:

1. In a casserole dish, combine the millet, chopped dates, salt, boiling water, maple syrup and vanilla.
2. In a blender, blend the raw almonds and water until creamy and combine with the other ingredients in the casserole dish.
3. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.  Stir before serving. Top with fresh or dried fruit if desired.

from “Tasty Vegan Delights” by Gloria Lawson and Debbi Puffer