Quinoa Morning Porridge

While I do use quinoa mostly in savory dishes, as the whole grain component of my meal, quinoa works for sweet dishes too. Turning to quinoa instead of oats in the morning is a nice change of pace, and the flavor possibilities are limited only by your imagination. Here is one of my favorite ways to prepare quinoa for breakfast.

Serves 1

• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/4 – 1/2 cup non-dairy milk {Tip: depending on how runny you like it; I use unsweetened almond milk}
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1 tablespoon nut butter of choice, such as peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon flaxseeds
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional
• 1 teaspoon hemp protein powder
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of ground cinnamon

In a small saucepan, combine all ingredients, over medium heat, and stir until quinoa is heated through.

By Stephanie Hoban, MS, RD, LD