Orange & Date Quinoa Porridge
This cozy breakie is the perfect transition into the colder months with the help of gingers warming constituents, maple syrups benefits to the detoxifying organs (liver/kidneys) and the way a giant bowl of warm porridge can, not only feel like a bear hug from in the inside, but how it can balance your blood sugar for sustained energy throughout the day.
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 2/3 cup quinoa flakes (If you can’t get quinoa flakes you can replace with oats but will need to adjust the cooking time as per packet instructions).
- 1 Tbls chia seeds (poppy seeds are great too).
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 5 chopped medjool dates
- Maple syrup to taste
- Shaved coconut to top (optional)
Preparation
1. In a medium saucepan bring to the boil the milk and water.
2. Once boiled add the quinoa flakes, chia seeds, orange zest, ginger and most of the chopped dates (reserve a little for topping). Boil for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and rest for 1 minute before serving to allow further thickening.
To serve: Basically you can jazz this baby up however you would porridge. If you like your porridge sweet add some maple syrup to the mix and stir through. I like to drizzle it on top with extra dates, shaved coconut and a few strands of orange zest.