Spiced Apple Multi-Grain Porridge
This multi-grain porridge is a true back-pocket meal. One that we lean on throughout the whole year switching up the toppings depending on the season. And right now, especially with the fires in the PNW, it is feeling more and more like fall. I wasn’t quite ready to say goodbye to all of my tomatoes, but I am really excited for apples, and soups and comforting meals.
For this multi-grain porridge I use a combination of whatever grains I have in the pantry. This version was 1/4 cup farro, 1/4 cup rice, and a 1/2 cup of oats. You can leave out the golden raisins and the coconut flakes, but if you have them, add them in, they add a nice texture to the porridge.
Spiced Apple Multi-Grain Porridge
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS
1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk (alternatively you can use any milk, but I love how this thickens the porridge)
1 cup total, mixed grains (oats, brown rice, barley, quinoa, farro)
1/4 cup unsweetened toasted coconut flakes, plus more to garnish
1/4 cup golden raisins, optional
1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus more to garnish
2 small apples (I like Honeycrisp, but any variety will do), chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter or coconut oil
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon sugar *optional
pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
STEPS
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat add your mixed grains, coconut flakes, golden raisins, maple syrup, remaining coconut milk, 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour, until the grains are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
In the mean time, add the butter and 1/4 cup of water to a skillet over medium. Once the butter has melted, add in the chopped apples and sugar, cook, stirring occasionally for about 6 minutes. Add in the cinnamon and nutmeg and cook for another 2 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and apples have softened. Remove from the heat.
To serve, divide up the porridge amongst four bowls and top with reserved spiced apples. Serve with additional butter, milk and maple syrup on the side.