Stretches

Wiesner Porridge Recipe 

• 1 cup steel cut oats

• ½ cup Amaranth or Millet 

• ½ cup Quinoa (rinsed) 

• 1 cup thick rolled oats 

• ¼-½ cup milled flax seeds

• ¼-½ cup chia seeds

• 1-3 Tbs cinnamon 

• 5-6 cups of water divided 

Place steel cut oats, Amaranth (or Millet), and quinoa in a medium pot add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer approx 10 min or until most of the water is absorbed, and quinoa has opened (spirals). Add rolled oats and additional 1-2 cups of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until oats are desired doneness. Remove from heat. Add milled flax seed, chia seeds and cinnamon. Add additional hot water if needed and stir well to distribute seeds; chia and flax are both hydrophilic (and will absorb water). Scoop out desired serving, add milk or cream as desired. Top with berries or fruit and / or nuts as desired. 

This recipe makes about 7-10 servings for me. Store in the refrigerator for 7-10 days, and scoop out a daily serving, add coconut milk (my preference), add frozen blueberries and microwave for 60-80 seconds until warmed through. Add additional water if needed as it thickens as it cools. Options to add other spices such as ginger, nutmeg, cloves or allspice (or pumpkin pie spice).  Many people prefer to add sweeteners; brown sugar, honey or maple syrup. For extra protein add protein powder or nut butter (almond, peanut, etc.) unless you have allergies.