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.
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PREP TIME: 10 minutes
COOK TIME: 6 hours
SERVINGS: 14
TOTAL TIME: 6 hours 10 minutes
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
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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.