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Apple and Ancient Grain Porridge

Oatmeal style grains are cooked to bring a nice twist to classic morning oatmeal. Cook ahead and simply reheat for a quick breakfast.

  • Total Time1 Hour 26 Minutes
  • Yield
    6 servings
  • DifficultyIntermediate
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Dietary Interests

Low Sodium, Vegan, Vegetarian, High Fiber
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Vitamix

Ingredients

  • ½ cup 100 g millet
  • ½ cup 100 g amaranth
  • ½ cup 100 g pearl barley
  • ½ cup 100 g farro
  • 2 300 g medium honeycrisp apples, cored, cut into chunks
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 cups 1.4 l water, divided use

Directions

    1. Place the grains in a medium bowl and wash thoroughly. Drain and set aside.
    2. Place cut apples, cinnamon, vanilla, and 2 cups (480ml) of water into the Vitamix Immersion Blending Jar or a similar 1 quart glass jar.
    3. Submerge the immersion blender below the surface of the liquid, or as close to the
    4. ingredients as possible. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then slowly increase to its
    5. highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds.
    6. Pour the washed grains and blended apple mixture into a 4-6 quart saucepot and set over
    7. medium heat on the stovetop. Stir to combine and cook for 60-75 minutes until grains are
    8. well cooked, adding additional water as needed during the cooking process. Remove from
    9. heat and let stand, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
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Nutrition

1 serving (399 g)
Calories 290
Total Fat 3g
Total Carbohydrate 58g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 6g
Protein 9g
Sodium 15g

Chef's Note

  • Did you know that grains are an excellent source of protein? Just one serving of this porridge provides 9 grams!
  • Any mixture of grains will work for this recipe - try it with whatever you have on hand, but note that cooking times may be different. Top with roasted fruit, a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, or any accompaniment you like.
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