Hearty 3 Grain Porridge Recipes

THREE-GRAIN PORRIDGE

Steps:

• Working in batches, toast the oatmeal, spelt flakes and barley in a large, dry frying pan for 5 mins until golden, then leave to cool and store in an airtight container.
• When you want to eat it, simply combine 50g of the porridge mixture in a saucepan with 300ml milk or water. Cook for 5 mins, stirring occasionally, then top with a drizzle of honey and strawberries, if you like (optional). Will keep for 6 months.

5-GRAIN PORRIDGE WITH BEE POLLEN, APPLES, AND COCONUT

Steps:

• Porridge:
• Bring brown rice, quinoa, amaranth, millet, wheat bran, salt, and 6 cups water to a boil in a medium pot. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until cereal is the consistency of porridge (softer and thicker than the usual bowl of oatmeal) and water is absorbed, 40-50 minutes.
• Do ahead: Porridge can be made 5 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Assembly Heat coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium-high. Cook coconut flakes, stirring often, until toasted, 2 minutes; transfer to a plate.
• Assembly:
• Add apple, cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons honey to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are browned in spots and tender, about 3 minutes. Serve porridge topped with apples, coconut, sea salt, bee pollen, and a drizzle of honey, if you like.

MILLET PORRIDGE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine millet, water, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, salt and raisins.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 minutes without stirring.
• If the liquid is not completely absorbed, cook for 3-5 minutes longer, partially covered.
• Remove from heat.
• Drizzle with maple syrup or honey.
• Serve.

HEARTY 3-GRAIN PORRIDGE

Steps:

• In a medium pot, bring water to a boil.
• Add all the other ingredients.
• Lower heat and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally.

WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY AND APPLE PORRIDGE

Steps:

• Place barley in a bowl and add 1 cup water; soak for 2 hours or overnight. Drain.
• Combine drained barley, apples, 2 cups water, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, lemon juice, nutmeg, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until barley and apples are softened and water is absorbed, adding more water if needed, about 1 hour. Remove saucepan from heat and stir walnuts into barley.