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This Jamaican inspired quinoa porridge is almost alkaline, incredibly simple to make, is packed with protein, and one of the healthiest and tastiest breakfast recipes you can think of!
Growing up in a Jamaican household, porridge was such a staple in my childhood. Oats and cornmeal porridge were my two favorite ones and always kept me full for such a long time.
Now that I’m an adult, I love to experiment with different foods, textures, and flavours, and this alkaline and protein packed grain from South America surely did not disappoint!
Disclaimer: content is not to be taken as or replace medical advice.
What you’ll need
White Quinoa
Water
Vanilla
Plant Milk- I used Hempseed for extra protein
Cinnamon Powder- or stick
Agave- Or date Paste or sweetener of choice
Bay Leaf- Optional
How to make quinoa porridge
Step One:
Wash your quinoa until the water runs clear (please do not skip this step, okay?). Boil water with your optional bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Once the water reached boiling point, add in your washed quinoa and allow to cook down for the next 10-15 minutes.
Step Two:
Once your grain has cooked, add in your plant milk of choice along with the other ingredients. Sweeten to taste and serve with optional fruits, nuts, and seeds and enjoy!
How to store Quinoa Porridge
Good news, this quinoa porridge recipe is great for meal prep and can store in the fridge for up to 5 days!
Simply store in a regular Tupperware container and when you’re ready to eat, reheat in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of plant milk and enjoy.
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Quinoa Porridge
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Quinoa measured dry
- 3 Cups Water
- 2-2.5 Cups Hempseed milk or milk of choice
- 1 Teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/3 Cup Agave or date paste to taste
- 1 Bay leaf optional
- 1 Cinnamon Stick optional, or use powder
Instructions
- Wash your quinoa thoroughly until the water runs clear. Add 3 cups of water and bay leaf into a pot and allow to reach a boil. Then add in your quinoa and allow to cook for the next 10 or so minutes.
- Add in all the aromatics and hempseed/coconut milk and sweetener to taste, allow to simmer for the next 5 minutes.
- Adjust to taste and serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
