Warming Quinoa Porridge

Warming Quinoa ‘Porridge’

Anna + Em
This 'porridge' is an incredibly delicious breakfast option for winter. Comfort food for the soul (plus its high in fibre and protein ticking all the boxes).
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, MBreakfast
Servings 4 serves
Calories 332 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup quinoa rinsed, uncooked
  • 2 cup milk (of choice – coconut milk is delicious here!)
  • 2 cup water
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 scoop SSH Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 4 tbsp almond meal optional, but oh so delicious!
  • 4 tbsp cashews chopped (to serve)
  • 4 tbsp natural yoghurt to serve
  • Fruit to serve fresh/ frozen or poached

Instructions
 

  • Place water and half of milk and cinnamon in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer for flavours to infuse.
  • Add rinsed quinoa. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add remaining coconut milk.
  • Cook stirring, until almost all absorbed. Note: use more liquid if quinoa does not completely cook through.
  • Add rice malt syrup, protein powder and almond meal. Stir through.
  • Serve with natural yoghurt, nuts and fruit (we used poached pears!).

Notes

You can use berries, poached apples, pears – all beautifully high fibre, delicious fruit. 
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 221mgIron: 2mg
Keyword breakfast, gluten free, vegetarian
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