Quinoa Flake Porridge
with seeds to aid digestion and natural detoxification
A quick nutrient-dense breakfast complete with plant-based protein, magnesium, folate, iron, b vitamins, fibre and omegas. Quinoa is high in protein. An important part of a balanced plant-based diet as quinoa has all the essential amino acids vital for building healthy bodies, hormones, muscles, neurotransmitters, immune system functions, blood sugar level regulation and so much more…
Quinoa flakes are naturally gluten-free, high in protein, easier to digest and quicker to make than oats. Quinoa is sustainably grown in Australia by Three Farmers Quinoa and in Colorado US by White Mountain Farm grown in Essex UK and available through Hodmedod’s
- Servesmakes 1 cup
- Cooks in 0
- Prep time 5 mins
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Method
Quinoa Flake Porridge with Super Seeds
IN A BOWL or mug, mix quinoa flakes + boiling water or milk and stir.
ADD the seeds and stir again. *Rest a few minutes as the mixture absorbs liquid and softens, then stir again. If too thick for you, add more water, stirring 1 tbsp at a time.
SERVE warm as is or drizzled with raw honey or maple syrup.
Serving Ideas
stir in our Super Seed Mix or add other nuts and seeds like pumpkin, sunflower and walnut.
top with fresh or frozen berries.
stir in a grated apple or apple sauce.
top with Millet Munch Cereal
top with chopped apple, pears, banana, orange or any fruit you like.
top with Pumpkin Spiced Tahini Granola
Chef tips + Ingredient Swaps + Ideas
SWAP SEEDS you can add individually as per the recipe or use 3 tbsp of our Super Seeds Mix.
SWAP QUINOA FLAKES for quick oats, rolled oats, oat bran or a combination.
QUINOA FLAKES are made by rolling quinoa seeds into flakes, similar to making rolled oats. Quinoa flakes are more expensive than rolled oat; they are higher in protein.
GRIND flaxseed | linseed in batches and store in the fridge or freezer to maintain the freshness of volatile oils.
ALTERNATIVE FOR OATS Great for people who cannot eat rolled oats to tr,y as some can often eat quinoa flakes.
INTRODUCING FOOD to children quinoa flakes have a much softer texture and more protein than rolled oats.
STORE hemp hearts in the fridge or freezer to maintain the freshness of volatile oils.
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