There’s a new diet-friendly player in town.. and it goes by the name of Puffed Millet! I picked this up the other day, love the nutrition stats, flavor, texture, and versatility!
1 cup of this stuff only has 60 calories, 0.5 g Fat, 11 g Carbs and 2 g Protein.
Even though that isn’t a lot of protein per serving, it is actually a complete protein, which is pretty cool for a grain.
Chia Cacao Millet Granola
4 servings
1 c Puffed Millet
1/2 c Oats
1 tbsp Chia Seeds
4 tbsp shredded Coconut (I used Reduced-Fat, Unsweetened)
4 tbsp 0-calories Maple Syrup
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Cinnamon to taste
1/4 c Nuts (optional: I used the end of a bag of Walnut pieces)
2 tbsp raw Cacao Nibs (optional.. but fun!)
Mix everything together. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 350 F for 20 minutes, stirring at 10 minutes in.
Nutrition Facts:
Here’s what the stats look like if you make a few subtractions and a single serving size:
Chia Millet Granola – Single Serving
1 c Puffed Millet
1/4 c Oats
2 tbsp O-calorie Maple Syrup
1 tbsp Chia Seeds
1 tbsp raw Cacao Nibs (optional- included in nutrition facts)
I topped mine with a few tablespoons of Blueberry Kefir and fresh Blueberries..
All mixed together now..
Puffed Millet Yogurt Messes are also pretty killer..
1/2 c Puffed Millet with plain Greek Yogurt + Vanilla Stevia, fresh Strawberries, and Naturally Nutty Vanilla Cinnamon Sunflower Butter..
Have you had millet before? Any favorite recipes?
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Can't wait to try puffed millet in granola form! I love puffed millet or puffed rice on top on my oatmeal almost daily instead of granola, and it also tastes awesome mixed with almond breeze and chia seeds to make a chia pudding.
What are cacoa nibs? Never heard of them before …..
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It's the base/natural product for chocolate.. here is the brand I get and a little more info.. http://www.navitasnaturals.com/products/cacao/cac…
OMG im obsessed with puffed millet and puffed kamut (similar stats). I melt peanut butter in the "wave" and then stir in the puffed goodness, like a rice krispy treat. I also use it instead of sprinkles of fro yo or ice cream. I actually make sugar free marshmallows and then use the puffed kamut or millet to make sugar free krispie treats! you can go savory with them and sprinkle some salt, garlic powder, and parm.
Hey Alyson, where do you get your reduced fat, unsweetened coconut?
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I've found it at Whole Food.. it's by the Let's Do Organic brand (http://www.edwardandsons.com/ldo_shop_coconut.itml)” target=”_blank”> http://www.edwardandsons.com/ldo_shop_coconut.itml)” target=”_blank”>(http://www.edwardandsons.com/ldo_shop_coconut.itml)
Thank you! I'll look for it!
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umm.. you are so darn creative! I'm loving all of these suggestions… oh and I picked up an eggplant today, so going to try your "french toast" this week
I can't wait to make the Granola!!!
PS. I have being having a protein green monster EVERY day since you posted about it a couple weeks ago…it is SOOOOOOOOOO yummy…THANKS!- this evening I had one and wanted to not inculde fruit because in the evenings I only have fruit post workout..anyway i added 0-cal blueberry syrup…yums!!! thanks for all your great ideas!!!
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Oh good, so glad you love them as much as me! One of my favorites to mix in is black cherry
I tried the Chocolate protein waffle! it was ok but kinda dry, I bought a sample packet of MRS whey chocolate protein powder so I'm thinking maybe it turned out like that because the protein powder? I doused it with berried and cottage cheese so it was still good. Which is the best tasting chocolate protein powder that doesnt have bad stats either?
I've got to find that coconut and the cereal! Need to make a trip to Whole Foods.
I live in the city where it started and I actually very rarely go there, there are smaller markets with better prices, so I gravitate toward those
omg I have that SAME huge bag and needed something to do with it! i am so making granola! what a fabulous idea! I dont have all of those ingredients, but i will wing it
amazing idea, Alyson!
Hi Alyson, have you tried the puffed brown rice? It's a favorite of mine. Would you consider the brown rice a good carb source for leaning out?
Tnx,
Marie
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I haven't tried it but I've heard good things. Brown rice is a great healthy carb!