Apple Quinoa Porridge

Apple Quinoa Porridge

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A warm higher-protein alternative to oatmeal
Course Breakfast
Keyword Apple, quinoa

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 apple peeled and diced or any berry , diced
  • cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk
  • 1 TB honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla

Optional

  • Top with nuts or seeds flax, chia, pumpkin or sunflower

Instructions

  • Add quinoa, milk , sweetener of choice , cinnamon, and vanilla to a pot and begin cooking over medium low heat.
  • Add the fruit and mix everything well. Reduce heat to low , cover and simmer.
  • Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until apples soften.
  • Swirl in oil or nut butter for healthy fat!

Notes

NUTRITION NUGGET: Quinoa is really a seed that acts like a grain. It’s a high protein grain equal to whole dry milk.