Healthy Porridge Recipe with Quinoa Flakes and Oatmeal
Making a healthy porridge recipe is a great way to start off your day!! This easy recipe combines oatmeal and quinoa flakes for a hot breakfast that cooks quickly, tastes delicious and is super satisfying.
Servings 4 people
Calories 310kcal
Ingredients
- 1 granny smith apple
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups soy milk
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup, agave syrup, or blended dates, plus more for serving if desired
- ⅔ cup quinoa flakes
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Remove the core from the apple and cut it into small diced pieces.
- Place cranberries, diced apple, syrup, soy milk and water in a pan and bring to a low boil. Add the oatmeal and spices, cook for five minutes. Add the quinoa flakes and cook for an additional 90 seconds.
- Remove from heat and serve up in a bowl topped with panel or brown sugar and pumpkin seeds.
Notes
Choose a firm, crisp apple that won’t fall apart in the oat porridge. In particular, apples with a softer or mealy texture such as the Mcintosh or Red delicious apple don't work as well.
Cook the apple and cranberries with the oats so they soften and naturally sweeten this oatmeal recipe.
Feel free to add your favorite healthy porridge toppings! Nuts, seeds, sweeteners, dried fruits, fresh berries, and nut butter are a few great ideas!
This homemade porridge recipe works best using regular oats, not instant oats or quick oats.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 276IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg
