Mixed Whole-Grain Breakfast (W/Gluten Free Option)

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons buckwheat groats, rinsed (raw, not toasted)
• 2 tablespoons millet, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons rolled oats or quinoa
• 1/2 cup chopped red apple
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds (or fav. chopped nuts)
• 1/4 cup raisins or chopped dates
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons ground flax seeds
• milk (optional) or yogurt (optional)
• honey, to taste (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   If using quinoa, rinse with the other grains.

2. 2

   Bring water to a boil in a small pot.

3. 3

   Add rinsed buckwheat and millet, plus oats (or quinoa), apple, almonds, raisins or dates, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Stir.

4. 4

   When simmering, cover and reduce heat to low.

5. 5

   Cook 15 minutes, then turn off heat and let the pot sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in flaxseed and serve, topped with milk or yogurt, if desired.