Multigrain Hot Cereal with Apples and Raisins

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Ingredients

3 cups water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup buckwheat groats (kasha)
1/3 cup quinoa
2/3 cup thick rolled oats
1 large organic apple, coarsely grated (unpeeled, cores discarded)
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
Honey or brown sugar, optional
Milk, optional

Multigrain Hot Cereal with Apples and Raisins

A steaming bowl of hot cereal is one of the most comforting ways to start the day. Our version combines rolled oats, quinoa, and buckwheat groats (kasha) for a tasty, high-protein breakfast loaded with fiber.

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Earthbound Farm Since it began in a small backyard garden over 25 years ago, Earthbound Farm has been committed to bringing the benefits of healthy, delicious organic food to as many people as possible and serving as a catalyst for positive change.

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Make It:

1. Bring the water and salt to a boil in a medium-size saucepan over high heat.

2. Reduce the heat and add the groats and quinoa. Cover and simmer the mixture over low heat for 7 minutes.

3. Add the rolled oats, cover, and simmer for 6 minutes. Stir in the apple, raisins, and cinnamon, cover, and simmer for 2 minutes.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and let the cereal sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

5. Divide among bowls and serve hot with honey or brown sugar, if desired. Add milk if you like a thinner consistency.

Clean It:

Choose organic apples -- the Environmental Working Group has found that their conventional counterparts are very likely to carry multiple pesticide residues.

Green It:

Make a double or triple batch when you have time, then stow it in the refrigerator. The cereal reheats beautifully in the microwave for a warm, hearty breakfast even on a hectic morning.