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Millet Coconut Pudding (dairy-free)

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I think I’ve told you guys countless times just how much my acne-prone skin has improved since cutting dairy out of my diet.

I remember shopping for makeup a few years a go at a Chanel counter… The makeup artist took one look at my bare face and said “oh honey, you need to stop drinking soda, look at your poor skin!” My sister, who was standing next to me, gave him a dirty look because, hello, I’m a bit of a health freak when it comes to my diet and one thing you will never see me do, is drink soda.

Having problematic skin is bad enough, but when you have to deal with strangers giving you unsolicited advice or assuming that you aren’t under care of a dermatologist is even worse. When I finally made the dairy-acne connection and eliminated it from diet, my skin transformed within a week. But there was one thing that I was very sad about……

…. pudding.

Tapioca pudding was probably one of my favorite treats. I’d pick it over ice-cream, any day. I tried making plant-based versions of pudding, like the one with avocado, but it just wasn’t the same. Until I tried making it with millet.

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I loved millet as a kid. My grandma always made it for us for breakfast, with some milk and cherry compote or blueberry syrup and it was one of my favorite things to eat. As much as I loved it, it’s been years since I’ve had it.

I tried making this pudding last week for the first time and ohemgee is it good! When blended really well it’s smooth, thick and just as creamy and satisfying as “regular” pudding.

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I love topping mine off with some fresh fruit and maple syrup. If you like chocolate pudding, you can also add some cacao to your pudding. It’s quick, easy to make and perfect to have as a snack and I love having it for breakfast too.

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Millet Coconut Pudding (dairy-free)
Print Recipe
Smooth, creamy pudding perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free treat.
Servings Prep Time
2 5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
millet-pudding-recipe
Millet Coconut Pudding (dairy-free)
Print Recipe
Smooth, creamy pudding perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free treat.
Servings Prep Time
2 5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Servings Prep Time
2 5 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
Servings:
Instructions
  1. Rinse millet well under warm water until it runs clear.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup of coconut milk with water and millet and cook for about 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and millet is soft and fluffy.
  3. After the millet is cooked, put it in a blender, add the rest of coconut milk, bananas, almond extract, cinnamon, maple syrup and lemon juice.
  4. Blend everything until smooth- it should take about 2 minutes.
  5. Top off your pudding with some fruit, coconut flakes, nuts and/or syrup. I served mine with Asian pear, raspberries, toasted coconut chips and a little maple syrup.

Did you have millet for breakfast as a kid?

20 Comments

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    Liz | Lipstick & Confetti
    February 25, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    I’ve never tried millet before, but I’m curious to now. I’ll have to give your recipe a try!

    xo, Liz

    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

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    Peonies & Miles
    February 25, 2016 at 4:14 pm

    I am Lactose Intolerant and I have been Dairy Free for now almost 2 years, and the result on my skin and body is amazing! This is a great recipe and I look forward trying Millet :)
    x

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    Kate
    February 25, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    It never ceases to amaze me the sort of incredibly rude things people say, as though it’s absolutely fine! This pudding looks so appealing. For me, finding healthier versions of all the “naughty” things is the best way to keep from falling off the clean eating wagon! x

    Kate Louise Blogs

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      February 28, 2016 at 5:37 pm

      Haha, yea I know! Some people just assume they know what they’re talking about. I love healthier versions of my favorite treats too :) Especially when you can adjust it to your liking ;)

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    The Sunday Mode
    February 25, 2016 at 6:59 pm

    I hadn’t even heard of millet until now, though who knows maybe I have eaten it and I just didn’t realise what it was.

    I can’t believe the things people say sometimes, when I was younger I used to have really bad skin and its people like that who used to make me petrified to even walk up to a makeup or skincare counter.

    http://www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      February 28, 2016 at 5:43 pm

      Oh I know, I felt the same way I think this was one of the reasons why I now don’t like shopping (unless we’re talking online shopping haha). That and the fact that so many professional MUA’s that have worked on me always fail at finding a matching foundation shade haha :)

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    itsjessiejane
    February 25, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    What a rude man! I hate it when people behind beauty counters assume you do/don’t do certain things when it comes to skincare routines! This pudding looks so delicious! Xx
    http://www.itsjessiejane.com/

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    CherryPickr
    February 26, 2016 at 4:28 am

    Yummy, now you left me hungry :) I love pudding too and although I am not lactose intolerant, my skin tends to get random breakouts. My mum has recently been diagnosed with lactose intolerance and it seems to run in the family. So maybe there is a connection? When you say you cut dairy out, do you mean completely, no cheese ever? And if you ate it, what would happen, would you notice immediately on your skin? Havent heard of Millet before but will definitely now go and try it! Thanks x

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      Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
      February 26, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      It doesn’t really have anything to do with lactose intolerance, I don’t have trouble digesting dairy. Cow milk contains growth hormones (to make calves grow strong) and those natural hormones just react with my organism and I break out. When I cut dairy out my cystic acne just went away, I had these horrible painful cysts on my chin which usually indicates hormonal acne. I do have some cheese from time to time but I eat mostly plant-based. So no meat, dairy or other animal-based products. It’s just what works for me. I still get random breakouts so it’s not like cutting out dairy healed my skin completely, but it made a HUGE difference. If I do happen to have a slice of cheese pizza here and there, it won’t break me out. I did use to drink a ton of milk and eat greek yogurt all the time and as soon as I stopped my cystic acne cleared almost overnight. If your acne isn’t as severe as mine used to be, it might not be the dairy connection. You can try cutting it out for two weeks and see how your skin reacts.

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    Ambar Syed
    February 26, 2016 at 7:04 am

    This looks absolutely delicious!
    – Ambar x
    http://www.herlittleloves.blogspot.com

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    Joanna Joy
    February 29, 2016 at 3:28 am

    This looks so yummy! I will definitely have to try this recipe.

    astylishlovestory.blogspot.com

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    ElleSees.net
    March 7, 2016 at 8:44 pm

    i’ve never had millet–not in bread or anything that i know of, so this would be great to make and try.

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    Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
    April 7, 2016 at 8:55 am

    Thanks Lydia, I use a WP plugin called Ultimate Recipe ;)

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    Paula @ thirteenthoughts.com
    April 7, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Thanks Katja!

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