The Good-For-You Grain That You'll Love As Much As Quinoa

Millet is one of those lesser-known ancient "grains" that can be intimidating until you actually cook with it. Like quinoa, it's actually an ancient seed rather than an official grain, but it can be used like one. And also like quinoa, it's quick-cooking, naturally gluten-free, and pretty versatile.

It's also a great source of protein, fiber, B vitamins, and manganese.

Take a break from oats with this creamy porridge alternative.

Millet can be ground and used in combination with other flours to make creations like these irresistable crepes.

Make spiced and fluffy millet the base of your next breakfast bowl.

Millet brings a hearty and creamy component to this bright vegetable soup.

A natural stand-in for ground corn, millet makes the perfect polenta alternative. Serve with saucy and spicy lentils for a satisfying meal.

These veggie-packed baked vegan patties are a great way to start cooking with millet.

Give millet the grain salad treatment for this perfect make-ahead lunch.

Sweeten the deal with a vegan and extra-tasty take on banana bread.

Puffed millet lends a fun texture to these dreamy chocolatey energy bars.