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.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 6
Calories: 232kcal
Toppings, optional
- chopped apples, sliced bananas, or fresh berries
- chopped nuts, like pecans, walnuts, or almonds
- drizzle of non-dairy milk or coconut cream
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.
~ 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.
Calories: 232kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g