Quinoa Porridge
Have you ever tried quinoa porridge?
It’s kind of like oatmeal – except it’s made with quinoa instead of oats.
Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has become a trendy health food over the last few years – and for good reason!
This seed (commonly referred to as a grain) is very high in plant-based protein, multiple minerals and vitamins.
I love eating quinoa – I love adding it to salads, using it to make sushi and often using it to replace rice… AND over the past few months I have started eating it for breakfast (quinoa porridge). Eating quinoa for breakfast is such a great way to get a healthy dose of protein in the morning!
Simmer a pot of quinoa on the stove with almond milk (or another milk), use cinnamon & natural vanilla to flavor it, sweeten it with a little pure maple syrup (or honey), add some delicious creaminess (and healthy fats) with a touch of coconut oil and nut butter – AND you’re left with a totally yummy, healthy breakfast!
This recipe is gluten-free, refined sugar-free, dairy-free and is filled with healthy plant-based protein, good fats and good carbs.
I hope that you love making this recipe as much as I do! xo
Ingredients:
-1/4 cup dry quinoa
-1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any other milk of choice)
-1 tablespoon unsweetened nut butter
-1 teaspoon ground vanilla powder/ pure vanilla extract
-1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
-2 teaspoons 100% pure maple syrup (or raw honey)
-1 teaspoon cold-pressed coconut oil
(serves 1)
Suggested Toppings:
-fresh strawberry slices
-blueberries
-raspberries
-banana slices
-fresh mango
-chopped walnut pieces
-chopped pecan nuts
-chopped almonds
-coconut flakes
Instructions:
-rinse the dry quinoa in a sieve under running water
-bring the quinoa to a boil in a small pot with the almond milk and then let it simmer on a low heat for 15-20 minutes (without stirring)
-once the quinoa is fully cooked, remove the pot from the stove and stir in the coconut oil, nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon
-you can add extra milk to taste if you like
-serve hot in a bowl & top with fresh berries or fruit and chopped nuts (optional – see serving suggestions above)
-eat & enjoy every bite!
Made with love by Liezl Jayne xo
