Blueberry Quinoa Porridge Recipe

Sick of your morning eggs and oatmeal? I hear you…and I’ve got you covered. This gorgeous Blueberry Quinoa Porridge recipe is not only a great substitute for oatmeal, but the main ingredient–quinoa–is a complete protein (unlike oats). Plus, the quinoa can be batch cooked ahead of time to save even more time in the morning. Moreover, the leftover quinoa can be made into savory or sweet dishes like this one. Basically, this means you don’t have to spend as much time in the kitchen! The only rule I love to follow in the kitchen: cook once and eat 3-4 times! I think you’ll find this recipe simple to make and it will keep you full until lunchtime! Lastly, this porridge is GF, RSF, Vegan and Paleo Friendly.

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Quinoa is a Superior Grain…
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Did you know oats aren’t a complete protein and was once considered a weed or horse food? Quinoa, on the other hand, is from the spinach family and is a complete protein, as it contains the 9 essential amino acids. So, why are oats considered a breakfast staple? Simply due to weather resistance and modern agriculture. Moreover, in light of the fact that organic oats have tested positive for trace amounts of Roundup (oats usually grow next to wheat), it wouldn’t be a bad idea to skip oats and instead make quinoa or millet porridge instead. In fact, some of the most powerful civilizations in history, like the Aztecs and Mayans, considered quinoa a staple in their diets and even deemed it the mother of all grains. I personally don’t have grains often, but if I were to choose one, it would be quinoa.
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Ingredients: (makes ~ 3-4 servings)
– 1 c. Dry Quinoa (sub millet if intolerant to quinoa)
– 2 c. Filtered Water
– 1/4 c. coconut or almond milk
– 1/2 c. wild blueberries
– 1-2 tsp. Ceylon cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp sea salt
– coconut sugar, honey or stevia (your choice)
– bees pollen (optional topping)
– hempseeds (optional topping for additional protein)
– 1-2 tbs nut butter of choice (optional topping)

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