Super Grain Porridge

Super Grain Breakfast

This is an incredibly hearty and filling breakfast that is totally worth the time it takes to make. It takes about 30 minutes altogether, and 25 of that is cooking time as there is very little prep.

Another great thing about this recipe is that you can add whatever fruits, berries, nuts, or flavors you like to the cooked grain base. I've made it with blackberries and vanilla, apples and cinnamon and simply maple syrup, and there are so many other variations.

Porridge ingredients

One other thing before I get to the recipe: I chose these grains because they are what I had on hand the first time I made this. The amount of water and cooking time was calculated based on the grain types and amounts. If you decide to go with another grain or add more of or omit one of these you may need to research how much water you'll need and how long to cook.

Recipe

Cook covered for 25 minutes:
1/4 cup quinoa
1/4 cup millet
1/4 cup pearl barley
1 Tbsp chia seeds
4 1/2 cups water



Add 3/4 cups rolled oats.

Replace lid and turn off heat. Let set 5 minutes then serve.

Cooked grains

Make it Apple Cinnamon

Sauté 3 or 4 minutes while the grains are cooking:
1 Tbsp butter
1 apple, diced

Sautéing apples

Add:
1Tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon

Caramelizing apples

Stir while flavors meld for about another minute then turn off heat. Add to cooked grains.

Caramelized apples

Stir the apple mixture into the cooked grains and serve with the milk or cream of your choice. We use unsweetened almond milk.

Hearty porridge

Make it Berry Good

Add to the cooked grains when you add the oats:
1/2 cup (or as much as you want) frozen or fresh berries
1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
1/2 tsp vanilla

Honey Peanut Butter

Mix in at the end after oatmeal has been added and set
3 Tbsp peanut butter
3 Tbsp honey

Chocolate Raspberry

1/2 cup raspberries
1/4 cup coconut
1/4 cup cocoa
1/8 cup honey

Other Ideas

Mix and match according to preference and:

• cook with the grains
• cook separately and add to cooked grains
• add raw ingredients after grains have cooked

Toasted almonds or other nuts
Diced peaches
Dried fruit (dates, apricots, raisins, currants, goji berries, etc)
Almond or soy beverage
Almond nut butter
Hemp hearts
Flax seed

Sweeteners:
I would generally add 1 or 2 Tbsp of one of these for the whole pot of grains, but most people probably prefer sweeter versions.
Diced dates
Brown sugar
Maple syrup
Honey
Cane sugar