Quinoa Porridge

Ingredients

1 cup (milk) your choice of seed, dairy, soy or almond milk
1/2 cup quinoa
2 apples, chopped or grated with skin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground linseed (flaxseed)

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa under cold running water. Then combine the water in a pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce the heat - cover and cook for 10 minutes until soft.
3. Add milk, apple, cinnamon, seeds and vanilla.
4. Cook for 5 minutes until creamy - add more milk if you want a thicker texture.
Enjoy your simple but delicious porridge!

 

Nutrition Info

Quinoa is technically not a grain, but a relative of green leafy vegetables like spinach. It's gluten free and has a low GI of 53. Quinoa is a complete protein, which means that it contains a good serving of all nine essential amino acids that the body needs for repair. This porridge is perfect when you're feeling a bit ill, but also when you need a simple pick-me-up for any occasion.