Quinoa and Blueberry Breakfast Porridge

This is a tasty alternative to porridge oats. Why not try this deliciously healthy gluten free quinoa porridge. You can have it with a topping of your choice. Enjoy!

 Quinoa and Blueberry Breakfast Porridge

 Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups coconut milk

2tbs ground flax seeds

½ cup blueberries

1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and nutmeg

8 raw almonds, roughly chopped or pecan nuts

1 tbsp almond butter

1 teaspoon desiccated coconut

 Directions

On the stove:

1.Heat the quinoa and coconut milk in a saucepan over a medium heat. Slowly bring to the boil.

2.Add the almond butter, ground flax seeds, cinnamon and nutmeg.

3.Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.

4.Divide porridge into two serving bowls.

5.Sprinkle over chopped almonds, blueberries and coconut.

 In the Microwave:

1. Combine quinoa, coconut milk, ground flaxseeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, coconut and almond butter in a microwave-proof bowl.

2. Heat on high for 1 minute.

3. Stir porridge and cook for a further 1 minute, or until milk is almost absorbed a creamy consistency is reached.

4. Remove from microwave.

5. Add extra milk if desired.

6. Top with almonds and blueberries or the favourite toppings of your choice.

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