Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Hot Cereal

With the temperatures rapidly dropping and snow falling in abundance around the country, a steaming heaping bowl of hot cereal is a welcome morning meal. This gluten-free breakfast recipe features buckwheat groats. If you haven’t tried them, quickly head to the bulk section of your nearest natural foods market and buy a ready supply for the cold weather months.

With the temperatures rapidly dropping and snow falling in abundance around the country, a steaming heaping bowl of hot cereal is a welcome morning meal. This gluten-free breakfast recipe features buckwheat groats. If you haven’t tried them, quickly head to the bulk section of your nearest natural foods market and buy a ready supply for the cold weather months.

Gluten-Free Fruit and Nut Hot Cereal ( Serves 4)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup buckwheat groats

• 1/2 cup certified gluten-free oats

• 1 apple, cored, chopped

• 2/3 cup dried currants

• 1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger plus more for garnish

• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• 3 cups water

• Pinch of salt

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

• 1 banana, sliced crosswise

• Non-dairy milk of your choice

Directions:

1. Soak buckwheat and oats in water overnight then drain and transfer to a large saucepan.
2. Add apple, currants, ginger, and cinnamon. Stir in water and salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until grains are tender.
4. Serve hot cereal garnished with almonds, banana slices, extra crystallized ginger, and milk.

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