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bowl of quinoa

Quinoa And Berry Porridge

1 MIN READ • 9th October 2017

Protein and antioxidant packed, this porridge keeps you energised until lunch.

For a mega-antioxidant boost, mix 1 tbsp acai berry powder with your cooked quinoa.

Per serving:

Calories 522 • Total fat 31.1g • Sat. fat 7.8g • Protein 18.8g • Carbohydrates 44.5g • Sugar 12.3g • Sodium 60mg • Fibre 16.1g

    • 50g tri-coloured quinoa

    • 250ml almond milk

    • Maple syrup or raw honey to taste

    • 20g blueberries

    • 30g raspberries

    • 40g blackberries

    • 1 tbsp dried goji berries

    • 1 tbsp almond flakes

    • 1 tsp golden linseeds (flaxseeds)

    • 1 pinch of ground cinnamon

  • 1 tbsp acai berry powder (optional)

1. Rinse the quinoa and place in a pan on the hob. Add the almond milk, then bring to the boil.
2. Turn down the heat and simmer, uncovered, for around 25 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
3. Add maple syrup or honey to taste.
4. Place in a bowl and top with the berries, nuts, and seeds.
5. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon. Add a spoonful of acai berry powder, if desired.

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Vicky Warrell
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