Welcome to my blog! Today, I’m thrilled to share a recipe for Little Millet Chocolate Chip Biscuits. These biscuits are a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients and the indulgence of chocolate chips. Little millet is a highly nutritious grain, rich in fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. By incorporating it into these biscuits, you get a delicious treat that’s also good for you!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Little millet flour
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
• Line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. Mixing the Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and honey (or maple syrup) until the mixture is light and fluffy.
• Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the little millet flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combining Ingredients:

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
• Fold in the dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using.

4. Shaping the Biscuits:

• Scoop out small portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking tray, leaving some space between each biscuit.
• Gently flatten each ball with your fingers or the back of a spoon to shape the biscuits.

5. Baking:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let the biscuits cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Serving:

• Once cooled, your delicious and healthy Little Millet Chocolate Chip Biscuits are ready to be enjoyed! Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.

Tips and Variations:

• For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil or a plant-based margarine, and use a non-dairy chocolate chip.
• For added flavor, you can mix in a teaspoon of ground cinnamon or cardamom.
• Drizzle the cooled biscuits with a bit of melted dark chocolate for an extra touch of decadence.

Little millet chocolate chip biscuits are a perfect way to enjoy a sweet treat while benefiting from the nutritious qualities of millet. They make an excellent snack for kids, a tasty accompaniment to your afternoon tea or coffee, or even a delightful gift for friends and family. Give this recipe a try, and let me know how it turned out in the comments below. Happy baking!

I hope you enjoy making and savoring these delicious and nutritious Little Millet Chocolate Chip Biscuits! If you try this recipe, share your pictures and feedback. I’d love to hear from you!