Warming Quinoa Porridge

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 5 minutes

Serves: 1

Description
This is a great (gluten-free) alternative to oatmeal — you’ll get an extra kick of protein from the quinoa!

Ingredients

 * 1) 1/2 c cooked quinoa (red or white)
 * 2) 1/4 c plus 2 tbsp unsweetened, vanilla almond milk
 * 3) 2 tbsp ground flax seed
 * 4) 1 tsp agave nectar (could also use maple syrup or honey)
 * 5) 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
 * 6) handful chopped or slivered almonds
 * 7) 1/2 c choice of fruit (strawberries, raspberries, peaches)

Directions

 * 1) Bring almond milk to a simmer.
 * 2) Add quinoa and let it cook down, until most of the almond milk has been absorbed, 3-4 mins.
 * 3) Add agave and vanilla and stir.
 * 4) Turn off heat.
 * 5) Add flax seed, almonds and fruit.
 * 6) Pour 2 tbsp almond milk on top, and stir.
 * 7) Enjoy!