Six Grain Salute Oatmeal
Happy Momma's Day! Last time I was home, my momma made a fruity six-grain oatmeal in her slow cooker. I don't have a slow cooker, so I whipped it up on the stove instead. It's a six grain salute to my momma! Moms rule!
Six Grain Salute Oatmeal
I used prunes, apricots and raisins for the fruit. Next time I think I'll sub all the millet for amaranth. I love the corn-tastic flavor of this ancient grain!
2 1/2 Tbs bulgur wheat, uncooked
2 1/2 Tbs brown rice, uncooked
2 Tbs amaranth, uncooked
2 Tbs millet, uncooked
2 Tbs cornmeal, uncooked
1/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup dried mixed fruit
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 cups water
1 Tbs vanilla
Crockpot version:
Combine grains, dried fruit and cinnamon in crock pot. Mix well. Stir in water and vanilla. Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours on low setting. Stir before serving and add more water if desired. Serve hot, topped with brown sugar or drizzled with maple syrup.
Stovetop version:
Combine everything in a pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for as long as you can wait (at least 45 minutes or until the grains are cooked). Stir before serving and add more water if desired. Serve hot, topped with banana and soymilk for a creamy, nourishing vegan breakfast of champions!
