A high protein and high fiber breakfast is a great way to start the day as the meal fuels you for early morning exercise or diminished cravings to snack before lunch.
Oatmeal has been a staple in my diet for a long time. Once I needed to eat a Gluten Free diet I started to explore other grains to add variety to my diet (MANY Gluten Free recipes call for oats or oat flour). Teff is a great grain to use in place of morning oatmeal! Like oatmeal for breakfast, Teff Morning Hot Cereal lends itself to many options; it can be customized to fit your preferences and your cravings! Enjoy this YogaLean Gluten Free Breakfast and read more recipes at Healthy Recipe Variations.
This recipe needs monitoring for the first few minutes as the teff is being toasted. After that, it just needs an occasional stir. You can multitask or relax while it is cooking! The picture you see is the addition of seasonal fruit (blueberries), bananas, walnuts, and a teaspoon of Nutella.
If you do not use all of your teff hot cereal, store in an airtight container. Reheat by placing in a bowl with a wet paper towel on top and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and check heat. Heat an additional minute if needed. Serve with toppings of your choice so each meal is different! Have fun playing with your food … your healthy food!
Base Recipe (Serves 2)
1/ 2 Cup Teff (I use Bob’s Red Mill)
2 Cups Water (or milk of your choice)
A Pinch of Salt
1 TBSP Flavoring (I suggest Vanilla, Almond, Maple, or Cinnamon)
OPTIONS: Add seasonal fruit or dried fruit or nuts when serving)
Instructions:
1. Add the Teff to a pot and bring to medium heat. Toast teff, stirring from time to time, for 2 or 3 minutes. This will bring out the nutty flavor of the teff.
2. Add the pinch of salt and liquid to the pot and cook until liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally.
3. Serve as is or add stir-ins.
Stir-in Options:
Milk of your choice
A spoonful of Greek Yogurt on top
Seasonal berries
Dried fruit (Dates, Figs, Apples work well)
1 TBSP Honey, Agave, Nutella, or Nut Butter
A handful of nuts (Walnuts, Pecans, or Cashews, or Slivered Almonds work well)
