Ancient Grain Hot Cereal
Nothing makes breakfast time easier than a slow cooker. Using ancient grains like Amaranth and Quinoa with nutrient-rich milk provides a great source of protein to keep you fueled. Serve with a drizzle of warmed milk or cream. Add toppings like fresh berries, dried fruits and chopped nuts.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 14
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 1 cup amaranth
- 1⁄2 cup flax seeds
- 8 cups milk
- 2 cups water
- 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
Coat the bottom and sides of a 6-quart slow cooker with butter. Add quinoa, oats, amaranth and flax seeds to slow-cooker insert. Pour in milk and water. Whisk together until well blended. Add sugar, butter, vanilla and spices. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours. Remove lid and scoop one cup into bowls, pour warm cream or milk over top, add chopped nuts, fresh seasonal berries and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.