Slay the day with this totally customizable breakfast staple.
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The Eclectic Kitchen and I LOVE this overnight quinoa porridge because it’s 1. super easy 2. super yummy 3. super customizable so you don’t get bored and 4. super full of delicious and insanely nutritious ingredients to get your mommy morning going full-tilt. So basically you may have noticed it’s just all kinds of delicious!
We’ve made two versions here, the first is a rich berry and almond butter porridge bowl for a hearty start to your day. The second is a tropical porridge bowl to transport you to a warm island on a chilly Monday morning. I love serving this to my son as a protein packed alternative to rolled oats. Its worth the mess knowing he’s taking in so many important nutrients for his development. Take this porridge wherever you want to go by customizing your own toppings!
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Overnight Quinoa Porridge
Recipe by: Skylar Edberg in collaboration with The Eclectic Kitchen
Yield: 2 servings
Prep time: 10 minute
Cook time: 5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
½ cup quick oats
¼ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave nectar
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh fruit, nut butter and granola for topping
Topping Ideas
Berries
Almond butter
Bananas
Super seeds and ancient grains
Raw honey
Cubed mango
Kiwi
Unsweetened Coconut flakes
Cacao nibs
Raw honey
METHOD
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine quick oats, quinoa, almond milk, vanilla, maple syrup and salt. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and place the lid on the pot. Allow porridge to cool completely and store in the fridge overnight. Enjoy cold with warm almond milk and toppings or warm in the pot on the stove over low heat until warmed through.