Mighty Bowls of Breakfast
Serves 2
Time 30 min
Nothing beats starting the day with a delicious bowl of whole grains and fruit. Flavorful additions include nutmeg, ginger and carob or cocoa powder. The liquid-to-grain ratios given in the recipe will yield a porridge-like texture; if you like yours drier, decrease the amount of liquid slightly.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened nondairy beverage, coconut water or water
- 3/4 cup buckwheat groats (Kasha), rolled oats, millet, rinsed quinoa, pearled barley or brown rice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen unsweetened fruit or 1/2 cup unsweetened dried fruit
- 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds, toasted or raw
Method
Bring liquid to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Stir in grain or rice and return to a boil.
Lower heat, add vanilla, cinnamon and honey.
Cover pan and simmer until tender, 10 to 50 minutes. (Kasha will take about 10 minutes; rolled oats will take 15 to 20 minutes; millet will take about 25 minutes; quinoa will take about 30 minutes; pearled barley will take 45 to 50 minutes; brown rice will take about 50 minutes.)
Remove pan from heat and let sit, covered, 5 minutes.
Divide between 2 bowls and top with fruit and nuts and serve.
Nutritional Info:
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Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened nondairy beverage, coconut water or water
- 3/4 cup buckwheat groats (Kasha), rolled oats, millet, rinsed quinoa, pearled barley or brown rice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen unsweetened fruit or 1/2 cup unsweetened dried fruit
- 2 tablespoons nuts or seeds, toasted or raw