• 1 cup combination of whole grains , like millet, barley, spelt, kamut, flaxseed, and steel-cut oats
• 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Seeds from 6 cardamom pods or 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp. sea salt

• Almond milk
• Chopped almonds
• Brown sugar
• Fresh or dried fruit

Active time: 25 minutes
Total time: 2 hours, 25 minutes

Note: You can make this in advance and heat up a portion in the morning. It will keep for a week in the refrigerator. Look in your grocery's bulk goods department for a wide variety of grains.

In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Turn off heat. Add grains, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, pepper, and salt. Cover and let stand 2 hours or overnight.

In the morning, set pan over medium heat, bring to a boil, reduce to low, and simmer until grains are tender, about 15 minutes (this will vary depending on soak time).

Discard cinnamon stick. Divide cereal among 4 bowls and serve with warmed almond milk, chopped almonds, a spoonful of brown sugar, and fruit.