Apple Quinoa Porridge
A warm higher-protein alternative to oatmeal
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover cooked brown rice or quinoa
- 1 apple peeled and diced or any berry , diced
- ⅔ 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.