Super Simple Porridge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats (not instant).
• 1 1/3 cup full cream milk (or almond milk or coconut milk if you prefer).
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
• pinch salt.
• 1 tablespoon pepitas (preferably activated),optional.
• 2 tablespoons coconut flakes, optional.

Directions

1. Combine oats, milk, cinnamon and salt in a small saucepan.

2. Bring to a boil and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent any sticking to the pan.

3. If you like, in another pan, dry toast the pepitas and coconut (you don’t need any oil or butter) over a medium heat until golden.

You may like to double the recipe and keep in the fridge for tomorrow (and eat like a “porridge Bircher”). Alternatively, if you prefer your porridge warmed, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup water, stir and reheat on medium heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.

4. Serve the porridge with the pepitas, coconut and berries on top.

Variations:
For a gluten free option, use Quinoa, millet, amaranth or brown rice instead of oats, but note that you should use quinoa that has been rinsed well

If you'd prefer Paleo/grain-free: try 1/4 cup buckwheat groats, soaked overnight, instead of oats. Cook for 10 minutes.

Basic proportions and cooking times for different grains:
• 1 part oats : 1 part water, 8-10 minutes
• 1 part millet: 2 parts water, 25 – 30 minutes
• 1 part quinoa: 2 parts water, 15 – 20 minutes
• 1 part amaranth: 3 parts water, 20 – 25 minutes
• 1 part brown rice: 2 parts water, 30 – 40 minutes

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