Description
one of my favorite ways to use a slow cooker
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup teff, toasted*
1/2 cup steel cut oats, toasted**
3 cups water
1-tablespoon agave or maple syrup
1/2 large baking apple, peeled, chopped
6 fresh, pitted dates, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
few grinds of fresh nutmeg
pinch of coarse salt
Toppings: fresh fruit, unsweetened coconut, chopped nuts, yogurt, agave, maple syrup
Instructions
- Get out your slow cooker. Fill it with 2 cups of water.
- Place all the porridge ingredients (accept the garnishes) in a medium heat-proof bowl that will fit inside the slow cooker. Place the ingredient-filled bowl in the slow cooker creating a double-boiler effect.
- Add additional water, if needed, so water comes up at least half-way to side of bowl.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
- Stir and serve with favorite toppings.
Notes
*to toast teff: place in a dry skillet over low heat, stirring, until fragrant or it begins to pop, about 3 to 5 minutes.
**to toast steel cut oats: place on baking sheet in 350F. oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: breakfast
- Method: slow cooker
- Cuisine: African