Warming Quinoa Porridge

Name: Warming Quinoa Porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup cooked quinoa (red or white); ¼ cup + 2 tbsp unsweetened (vanilla almond milk); 2 tbsp ground flax seed; 1 tsp agave nectar (could also use maple syrup or honey); ½ tsp vanilla extract; 1 unit handful chopped or slivered almonds; ½ cup choice of fruit (strawberries (raspberries, peaches))

This is a great (gluten-free) alternative to oatmeal — you’ll get an extra kick of protein from the quinoa!

Prep5 min

Cook5 min

Total10 min

Servings1

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

cooked quinoa (red or white)
½ cup
+ 2 tbsp unsweetened
vanilla almond milk
¼ cup
ground flax seed
2 tbsp
agave nectar (could also use maple syrup or honey)
1 tsp
vanilla extract
½ tsp
handful chopped or slivered almonds
1 unit
choice of fruit (strawberries
raspberries, peaches)
½ cup

Method

Combine the cooked quinoa, vanilla almond milk, ground flax seed, agave nectar, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan or pot.

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reaches a porridge-like consistency and is warmed through.

5 minutes

Transfer the porridge to a serving bowl.

Top with chopped or slivered almonds and fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, or peaches.

Serve immediately while warm.

Warming Quinoa Porridge

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