Whole Grain Porridge
This Whole Grain Porridge is a hearty, healthy breakfast to get your day off to the right start! It features a trio of quinoa, millet, and amaranth combined with crunchy apples and flavored with pure maple syrup, vanilla, and warm spices.
Servings: 6
Calories: 232kcal
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- ½ cup millet rinsed and drained
- ½ cup amaranth rinsed and drained
- 4 cups water
- 1 apple diced
- 3-4 tablespoons pure maple syrup or to taste
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Toppings, optional
- chopped apples, sliced bananas, or fresh berries
- chopped nuts, like pecans, walnuts, or almonds
- drizzle of non-dairy milk or coconut cream
Instructions
- Add quinoa, millet, amaranth and water to a pot and bring to a boil.
- Turn down the heat to a low, cover, and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until grains have softened and the water is absorbed.
- Add the diced apples, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and spices and stir well to incorporate. If it's too thick at this point, stir in some non-dairy milk, like almond milk or oat milk.
- Serve warm topped with a splash of non-dairy milk, more chopped apples, chopped nuts, or any toppings you like.
Notes
~ Rinse the grains well in cold water to remove any bitterness.
~ Line a fine mesh sieve with a coffee filter to prevent the tiny grains, especially the amaranth, from falling through when rinsing.
~ Stir occasionally while the grains cook to prevent sticking.
~ Use plenty of spices and sweetener to offset the nutty, savory flavor of the grains. A pinch of salt will help to enhance the spices and flavorings.
~ Serve with splash of non-dairy milk as the porridge will continue to thicken as it sits.
~ Add any toppings you like to make it your own!
~Nutrition facts calculated without toppings.
~Nutrition facts calculated without toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g