Oatmeal Porridge
Prep Time
5 minutes
Prep Notes
Choose organic ingredients to avoid chemicals and GMOs.
Cooking Time
5 minutes
Yields
1
Ingredients
1/2 - 1 cup of precooked gluten-free grain (rice, amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa or teff) or 1/2 cup uncooked oatmeal depending on appetite, 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 Tbs raisins or other dried fruit chopped finely, 1 pinch each of cardamom, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, 1 Tbs chopped nuts & seeds (walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pumpkin, sunflower), 1 Tbs ground flax or chia seeds or hemp hearts, 1 tsp-Tbs maple syrup or honey to sweeten.
Any adaptogenic superfoods of your liking (1/2 tsp each) :
- ashwagandha for stress management and sleep
- maca for energy, stress management and hormone balance
- medicinal mushrooms (cordyceps, lion's mane, maitake, reishi, shiitake) for energy, focus and immunity
Directions
1. Warm up the milk with the spices and raisins in a small saucepan.
2. Add the cooked grain and superfoods, simmer gently for about 10 minutes until liquid is almost absorbed, turning every now and then.
3. Pour into a bowl, add seeds, nuts and a drizzle of maple or honey.
Notes
This morning porridge can be made using any type of gluten-free grain like rice (black, brown, red, or wild), amaranth, buckwheat, millet, certified gluten-free oatmeal, quinoa or teff. It is filling and nutritious enough to sustain you until your next meal and provides lasting energy throughout the day. It is a complete breakfast with complex carbs, protein and healthy fats and adaptogenic superfoods to supercharge you for the day.
Tip: you can top your porridge with all kinds of superfoods, nuts, seeds, coconut flakes, etc. to make it highly nutritious.
Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian.
Credit
Alexandra Le Ny Health Coaching
