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Mixed Grain Hot Cereal

Mixed Grain Hot Cereal

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Tired of the same old oatmeal every morning? Try this delicious alternative that combines oats with the supergrains quinoa and amaranth. The spices in this hearty hot cereal come together for an explosion of flavor that will please the entire family.
Prep: 5 mins Cook: 30 mins Yield: 4-6 servings
Gluten Free Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 cups plant-based milk
  • 4 pitted Medjool dates or ¼ cup date paste
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup steel cut oats
  • ½ cup quinoa
  • ½ cup amaranth
  • Berries (frozen or fresh)
  • 1-2 Tbsp ground flax or chia seeds (optional)
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Instructions

Instructions

  • 1. Blend plant-based milk with dates or date paste in a blender until smooth.
  • 2. In a medium saucepan, combine the plant-based milk mixture with the spices.
  • 3. Bring to a low boil, add the grains, stir, and cover.
  • 4. Cook on medium-low for 30 minutes.
  • 5. Top with fresh berries or thawed berries.

Cooking Tips

Cooking Tips

  • 1. You can substitute rolled oats for the steel cut oats.

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