Rolled Oats With Amaranth Seeds, Maple Syrup and Apple

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   Stir together oats, amaranth seeds, salt and raisins in a medium-size microwave-proof bowl.

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   Bring 2/3 cup water to a boil and pour over mixture.

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   Add maple syrup and stir together, then cover bowl with a plate and leave it out on the counter overnight.

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   (You can refrigerate if you prefer.)

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   In the morning, place bowl (still covered by the plate) in the microwave and cook for 2 minutes on 100 percent power.

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   Remove from the microwave and very carefully remove plate from top of bowl.

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   (Bowl will be hot, and steam will rise from cereal.)

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   Stir the mixture.

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   If it is not yet thick, cover again and return to microwave.

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    Cook 1 to 2 minutes longer, until the mixture is no longer watery.

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    Transfer to a serving dish.

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    Coarsely grate apple over cereal and stir in.

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    Drizzle on more maple syrup and, if desired, add a little milk, and walnuts or almonds.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.