Quinoa Porridge
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120 ml/4 fl. oz.) unsweetened almond milk (option: unsweetened vanilla almond milk)
- 1/4 cup (30g/1.1 oz.) quinoa seeds (option: quinoa flakes)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml/4 fl. oz.) water
- 1/2 tbsp. ground flaxseed (linseed)
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp sesame or pumpkin seeds (optional)
- 25g (0.7 oz.) protein powder (vegan-friendly), flavour of choice Optional - vanilla
- Vanilla Stevia, to sweeten, optional
- 1/2 tbsp. raw cacao, to enhance chocolate flavour (if choc)
- 1 tsp. organic vanilla extract, to enhance vanilla flavour (if vanilla)
To Serve
- 1/2 cup (75g/2.6 oz.) fresh or frozen berries
Dressing
Instructions
- Remove the bitter taste of the quinoa seeds by washing them under cold water in a strainer.
- When rinsed add the seeds and water to a small pot.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer and cover.
- After about 10 minutes, add the almond milk, ground flaxseed, cinnamon and flavouring. Stir well.
- Let the porridge cook for another few minutes.
- Remove from stove and let rest for few minutes.
- Add the protein powder and mix until well combined.
- Place the porridge in a bowl. Top with berries and serve.
Notes
Quinoa can be tasteless so do your best to infuse it with as much flavour as you can from the vanilla and spices.