Hearty, earthy, gluten and refined sugar free, this high protein, plant-based porridge is one for the winter menu. Enjoying these whole seed grains is an excellent way to change up your morning oats and experience different textures and flavors.
Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time35 mins
1cupamaranth
1cupmillet
4.50water
0.50tspsea salt
1tspground cinnamon
1tbspchopped fresh ginger root
7medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1.50frozen raspberries (or fresh)
pecans
hemp seeds
butter, ghee, coconut oil, olive oil
1
Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan, except for the toppings: raspberries, pecans, and hemp seeds. Bring to a boil.
2
Stir, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes.
3
Stir and taste for doneness. If not ready, add 5 more minutes or so. If done, remove from heat.
4
Swirl in frozen raspberries and add in 1-2 tablespoons of your preferred fat. Pour into bowls and top each with pecans and hemp seeds.
As far as toppings go, add whatever you like! Change the spices by adding a pinch of cardamom. Or use blueberries instead of raspberries. If you like more sweetness, add more dates during cooking or drizzle with raw honey when ready to serve. Neither amaranth or millet require soaking, but do give them a good rinse before cooking. This can be batch cooked ahead of the week and re-heated with a splash of water. Add your toppings only when ready to serve.
Ingredients
1cupamaranth
1cupmillet
4.50water
0.50tspsea salt
1tspground cinnamon
1tbspchopped fresh ginger root
7medjool dates, pitted and chopped
1.50frozen raspberries (or fresh)
pecans
hemp seeds
butter, ghee, coconut oil, olive oil
Directions
1
Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan, except for the toppings: raspberries, pecans, and hemp seeds. Bring to a boil.
2
Stir, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 30 minutes.
3
Stir and taste for doneness. If not ready, add 5 more minutes or so. If done, remove from heat.
4
Swirl in frozen raspberries and add in 1-2 tablespoons of your preferred fat. Pour into bowls and top each with pecans and hemp seeds.
Shelly Rose, a Holistic Nutritionist and Natural Foods Chef, is the owner and founder of Pure Roots Nutrition. Through consulting and teaching, Pure Roots serves to help businesses and individuals implement a more joy-filled, vibrant life through real food, time in nature, a healthy lifestyle, and a good night’s sleep.