Supercharge your day with this gluten-free Power Porridge chock full of antioxidants, omega-3s, and other energizing nutrients.

Two bowls of Power Porridge topped with raspberries, pumpkin seeds, coconut, chia seeds, sesame seeds, date sugar, coconut milk, and pomegranate seeds.

Not a fan of oatmeal? I have just the solution for you.

This warm and comforting bowl of creamy deliciousness with just the right crunch and sweetness and loads of flavor will have you coming back for seconds!

And this yummy breakfast will keep you energized all morning long!

Easy-to-Make Breakfast

This delicious, nourishing, and sugar-free porridge is so simple and easy to make. And with the convenience of a Crock Pot (slow cooker) your breakfast will be hot and ready for you when you wake up in the morning.

(What!?! You don’t have a slow-cooker? Do yourself a favor and make your life a little easier. Head on over to this post to see what a slow cooker can do for you and which one is right for you.)

Make-Ahead Breakfast

You can make a batch (or double batch) of Power Porridge at the beginning of the week, and then reheat leftovers for quick breakfasts all week long. And you don’t have to eat the same thing every morning! Each bowl is your opportunity to try different toppings for a different breakfast every day!

Slimming

A bowl of Power Porridge topped with raspberries, pumpkin seeds, coconut, chia seeds, sesame seeds, date sugar, coconut milk, and pomegranate seeds.

Did you know that porridge can help you eat less, eat better, and lose weight? A really cool study that measured the satiety level of various foods found that porridge scored super high in satiety. This means that if you eat a healthy porridge for breakfast, you are more likely to eat fewer calories the rest of the day. Great for weight loss!

Healthy?

Is porridge a healthy breakfast?

It depends.

Some porridge or hot cereals that you can buy at the grocery store are made from refined ingredients and other unhealthful ingredients.

But this Gluten-Free Power Porridge offers you nourishing whole grains, nuts, seeds, and other wholesome, heart-healthy, fiber-rich ingredients that provide excellent nutrition, help maintain good blood sugar levels, and even help support the immune system.

And if you want a morning protein boost, no need to chug down protein powder. (Most protein powder is made with very unhealthful ingredients!) This morning cereal provides you with a powerful protein punch. (More info about protein.)

Nourishing Gluten-Free Power Porridge Ingredients

Here’s what goes into this Energy-Boosting Power Porridge:

Teff

Gluten-Free Power Porridge features delicious, whole-grain teff. If you’ve never had teff before, you’re in for a treat!

Teff is a teeny, tiny grain that packs in big nutrition. This gluten-free grain offers you a good dose of protein, calcium, and iron. In fact, teff has about two times as much iron as other grains and three times as much calcium!

Steel-Cut Oats

Steel-cut oats have a wonderful chewy texture and are loaded with a plethora of important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including a hefty dose of manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and zinc.

And oats contain antioxidants and fiber that can help lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, regulate blood sugar levels, and help you lose weight.

Buckwheat Groats

Buckwheat is a gluten-free “grain” with a robust, nutty ﬂavor.

It’s very high in an antioxidant called rutin. This antioxidant improves circulation and prevents LDL cholesterol from blocking blood vessels.

Buckwheat is also high in resistant starch and has pre biotic beneﬁts – which means it’s great for gut health.

Millet

Pearl millet is a super versatile, nutritionally-rich, gluten-free grain that has a mild flavor and creamy texture. This healthful, whole grain can help lower triglycerides and control blood sugar levels.

Dried Fruit

The dried fruit in this recipe offer natural, whole-food sweetness without refined sugar. Plus, they provide healthy fiber, iron, and other nutrients. I especially like dried cherries and dried cranberries in this recipe.

Nuts and Seeds

The nuts and seeds in this recipe add a delightful crunch in every bite – as well as a good dose of calcium, fiber, omega-3’s, and protein. Walnuts and sesame seeds have been shown to help reduce inflammation, promote hormone balance, and protect against diabetes.

Pomegranate Arils and Berries

Last, but not least, the pomegranate arils (pomegranate seeds) and berries are not only delicious, but also super rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants promote health in so many ways as they are strong to fight cell damage.

Need to feed a crowd?

A breakfast of Power Porridge with raspberries, pumpkin seeds, coconut, chia seeds, sesame seeds, date sugar, coconut milk, and pomegranate seeds.

Have a large family to feed at breakfast? Having guests for breakfast? No problem! You can double the recipe. Just be sure to use a larger Crock Pot (slow cooker).

This yummy porridge is super versatile – which means that everyone can individually customize their bowl to their own tastes and dietary needs. Just set out the various toppings and let each person create their bowl how they like it!

I tested several toppings for this recipe, and I’ve included the ones that I liked best with this cereal, but really you could go bonkers with this. Try different nuts, sugar-free jam, nut butters, different fruits, Maple Date Syrup, hemp seed, chia, Carob Sauce … whatever sounds good to you.

Packed with health-promoting and disease-fighting nutrition and layers of flavors, every vibrant bowl of this Gluten-Free Power Porridge goodness hits the spot for a comforting and satisfying healthy breakfast.

Crock-Pot Power Porridge

Supercharge your day with this Gluten-Free Power Porridge chock full of antioxidants, omega-3s, and other energizing nutrients.

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Prep Time 7

Cook Time 7

Course Breakfast

YIELD 4.5 cups

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Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked steel-cut oats
1/4 cup uncooked brown teff
3 tablespoons uncooked buckwheat groats
3 tablespoons uncooked millet
3 cups non-dairy milk - almond, cashew, or hazelnut taste best in this recipe
1 cup water - (See note #1.)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup dried fruit - (raisins, dates, cherries, etc.)
1/3 cup raw walnuts - coarsely chopped (See note #2 for nut-free option.)
2 tablespoons date sugar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen berries or pomegranate arils

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS

raw pumpkin seeds
chia seeds
date sugar
sorghum syrup - (or pure maple syrup)
flax seeds - ground (flax meal)

Instructions

Place grains, non-dairy milk, water, and salt in a small slow cooker. (See note #3.) Stir vigorously with a whisk to combine. (This is important to break surface tension so that teff doesn’t float to the top during cooking.)
Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 5 hours (see note #4).
For best results, do not remove lid during cooking process.
When porridge is done, remove lid and stir well. Mixture will be thick on the bottom and thorough mixing helps incorporate the thicker porridge on the bottom with the thinner porridge on the top.
(If porridge is stuck to the inside of slow cooker, turn the slow cooker off, remove insert from cooker, and allow to sit [covered] for 15 to 30 minutes. Remove lid and stir well. Porridge should release from the sides easier now.)
Stir in dried fruit, walnuts, date sugar, sesame seeds, coconut, and vanilla.
Serve hot with berries and optional toppings.

Notes

1. All slow cookers cook differently. If your hot cereal turns out too thin or too thick, adjust liquid amount accordingly the next time you prepare overnight hot cereal.

2. Walnuts taste best in this recipe, but if you need a nut-free cereal, you can use sunflower seeds in place of walnuts.

3. This recipe is for a small (7-cup) slow cooker. Recipe may be adjusted for different size slow cookers.

4. If you would like your slow cooker to turn on and off automatically, you can plug it into an appliance timer.

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