Quinoa Porridge

Submitted by ceileann

"A hearty high-fibre breakfast. Try making this at night for the next morning, it will keep for a couple days in the fridge - just reheat in the microwave!"

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 2-3

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup quinoa, uncooked
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 cup milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 -2 tablespoon plain yogurt
• 1⁄2 banana, sliced

• Ideas of Options to Add

• walnuts, chopped
• dried cranberries or raisins
• nutmeg
• apple, diced
• applesauce
• berries
• coconut
• ground flax seeds

directions

1. Add quinoa, water, cinnamon and 1/2 cup of the milk in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.
3. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of milk, if using walnuts, cranberries and raisins add and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes or until it reaches your desired consistency (it will gradually get thicker).
4. Once it reaches the consistency you like, add the yogurt and stir.
5. If making for the next morning you can wait and add the yogurt when ready to eat.