This is my new favourite breakfast. It’s ridiculously quick and easy to prepare and to cook. I prefer the texture so much more to normal cooked oats – and that’s not mentioning the incredible health benefits of quinoa!
Even though it’s usually considered a grain – quinoa is actually a seed! It’s very versatile, and has a slight nutty taste which I love. Quinoa is most definitely a superfood; it’s high in protein; containing all the essential amino acids, making it a complete protein. This is amazing for anyone on a plant based diet. It’s naturally gluten free and is also high in fibre, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron (again – amazing for vegan diets).
Below I’ve included two very simple versions of the breakfast – vanilla + cinnamon and chocolate cake batter quinoa porridge. They’re both delicious and take no preparation at all – making them perfect for a quick breakfast before a busy day!
SIMPLE VANILLA + CINNAMON QUINOA PORRIDGE
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup ground quinoa (I simply grind it in my blender for a minute or so until a powder forms!)
- 1/4 cup gluten-free quick cook oats
- 1/2 cup plant mylk
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1-2 tsp pure maple syrup (to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
METHOD
- In a medium sized saucepan, add the quinoa, oats, water and plant mylk and bring to the boil – stirring constantly. Then, turn the heat down to simmer.
- Add the maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, sea salt and stir well.
- When the consistency is thick and creamy, take off the heat and spoon into a bowl. Top with your favourite toppings! I like frozen fruit, banana coins, and a generous helping of nut butter.
CHOCOLATE CAKE BATTER OATS
INGREDIENTS
- 1/4 cup ground quinoa
- 1/4 cup gluten-free quick cook oats
- 1/2 cup plant mylk
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1 tbsp cocoa/cacao powder
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
METHOD
- In a medium sized saucepan, add the quinoa, oats, water and plant mylk and bring to the boil – stirring constantly. Then, turn the heat down to simmer.
- Add the cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla, sea salt and stir well.
- When the consistency is thick and creamy, take off the heat and spoon into a bowl and top with your favourite toppings!
