Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　7 hours, 10 minutes

　　This warming porridge features oats two ways plus brown rice, millet, or quinoa. Knowing you have a bubbling hot breakfast waiting for you on a chilly morning makes getting out of bed so much easier. This recipe feeds a crowd, but it also reheats easily for individual servings throughout the week.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 8

　　1 apple, cut into 1/2" pieces

　　1 (2") piece fresh ginger, finely chopped

　　2 cups steel-cut oats

　　1 cup short-grain brown rice, millet, or quinoa

　　1/2 cup golden raisins (optional)

　　1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats

　　1/2 cup slivered almonds (optional)

　　2 tablespoons flaxseeds (optional)

　　1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

　　1 teaspoon kosher salt

　　

Step 1

Mix apple, ginger, steel-cut oats, rice, old-fashioned oats, raisins (if using), almonds (if using), flaxseeds (if using), cinnamon, and salt in a slow cooker. Cover with 12 cups water and stir to combine. Cook on low until porridge is thick and soft, 7–8 hours.

　　

Do Ahead

Step 2

Porridge can be made 1 week ahead; transfer to an airtight container and chill. To serve, scoop out desired amount and add a splash of water or milk. Heat in a pot over medium or microwave on high in a heatproof bowl until heated through and desired texture is reached, adding more liquid if needed.