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Ancient Grains for Breakfast
I had already decided that this week I would play around with breakfast grains when I noticed that food manufacturers are also coming up with new ideas. I rarely look at the breakfast cereals on the shelves in the supermarket or at Trader Joe’s, as it’s easier and cheaper for me to put together my own combos. But this week, as I reached for a container of steel-cut oats, I noticed several prepared mixes of grains and seeds like oats, quinoa and flax, mostly for hot cereal, that I hadn’t seen before. [..]
When I’m planning on porridge for breakfast on a weekday morning I begin the process the night before. I pour boiling water over the grains and cover the bowl with a plate. The next morning all I need to do is heat the mixture in the microwave for two to four minutes. I might also grate in some apple, but basically, hot cereal made this way requires no more fuss than a bowl of cold cereal with milk.
Sweet Oven-Baked Grits and Millet With Pecans and Maple Syrup
This sweet and grainy polenta makes a delicious brunch dish.
Rolled Oats With Amaranth Seeds, Maple Syrup and Apple
Amaranth and apple contribute texture and sweetness to this morning bowl.
Steel-Cut Oats With Amaranth Seeds, Chia Seeds and Blueberries
Amaranth and chia seeds pump up the nutritional content of this sweet and hearty morning bowl.
Oatmeal and Teff With Cinnamon and Dried Fruit
Cinnamon and dried fruit sweeten this oatmeal/teff mix.
Breakfast Wheat Berries
These fragrant Middle Eastern wheat berries can be stirred into yogurt or eaten on their own.
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