Protein Packed Breakfast Porridge With Oats, Quinoa and Chia
As much as I’d like to be, I’m just NOT a morning person! I’ll get up last minute then dash about like crazy to get ready to walk the kids to school. I’ll usually postpone breakfast until I get back. It’s just too darn early to feel like eating plus I’ve no time to create something appetizing. The best I can do is grab an apple to eat en route as I ponder what I may fancy to eat later for breakfast.
I got bored of shop bought cereal a long time ago, so I started started making my own granola, which I like to top with yoghurt and berries. However, the said granola ran out a while ago now and I’ve not got round to making a new batch. Plus, with the onset of Winter, the weather is finally beginning to get a little cooler (erm, not that much cooler, it was a gorgeous 24C today!). Whether it’s warm outside or not I still feel the need to switch from a cold to a warm breakfast, and what better than a steaming hot bowl of porridge.
Inspiration for this recipe came from a trip to the UK last Christmas (I just realised how long I’ve been intending on writing this post! ). There, I came across some lovely Oats & Chia cereal packets, sold in portion ready packs. Rather than try to bring loads home I figured it should be pretty easy to just make my own.
Protein Packed Breakfast Porridge With Oats, Quinoa and Chia
The basic recipe here is Oats, Quinoa & Chia. The rest of the ingredients can be interchanged to please your taste. Count one portion as 50g of porridge and make yourself a small batch to begin with, then if you like it double, triple it, or more. Keep it stored in an airtight container and you’ll have a super healthy start to the day, everyday. Change the toppings to mix things up and you won’t get bored. Feel free to add different ingredients to the base mix. Or keep it dead basic and reserve your changes for the toppings.
Start with:
- 200g oats
- 25g quinoa (red or white)
- 25g chia seeds
- 25g cacao nibs
- 25g toasted coconut
- 100g of mixed nuts (I used walnuts, almonds & cashew nuts)
- 100g mixed seeds (such as pumpkin, linseeds, hemp)
- 2-3 dates pitted (you could also add other dried fruit such as apricot, mango, sour cherries, cranberries, mulberry, fig etc…)
- 1 tbsp bee pollen (optional, can equally be sprinkled over the top if you prefer as a topping)
- 1 vanilla pod whole
Pulse all ingredients in a food processor for a couple of minutes, until you have a fine dusty consistency. Transfer to an airtight container for storage. These quantities make just over 500g porridge, which is enough for a good 10 servings. If you like the recipe and want to make a larger batch then just double the quantities. Or if you want to experiment, half or quarter the recipe to begin with until you’re happy with your flavours.
I procure my quinoa from a lovely French lady who runs a fabulous online organic shop, called Kinoa shop. If you live in Hong Kong you should check it out. My dates are hand carried all the way from India by a fabulous foodie friend. The rest of the other ingredients I purchased through iherb (New to iHerb? Use Rewards Code TJZ407 for up to 10% off your first order..).
To serve:
Take 50g of the protein packed porridge mix and add 150ml of milk (dairy, nut or soy) heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened and soft. You can do this in the microwave or in a heavy based pan on the stove top.
Pour into a bowl and top with extra goodness, like, fresh berries, yoghurt, nuts, seeds, a sprinkle of cinnamon or even a dash of turmeric perhaps. The choices are endless!
Enjoy!
Protein Packed Breakfast Porridge With Oats, Quinoa and Chia
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Protein Packed Breakfast Porridge With Oats, Quinoa and Chia
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Get your mornings off to an amazing start with this protein packed porridge with oats, quinoa & chia.
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Healthy
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 200 g oats
- 25 g quinoa red or white
- 25 g chia seeds
- 25 g cacao nibs
- 25 g toasted coconut
- 100 g of mixed nuts (I used walnuts almonds & cashew nuts)
- 100 g mixed seeds (such as pumpkin linseeds, hemp)
- 2-3 dates pitted (you could also add other dried fruit such as apricot mango, sour cherries, cranberries, mulberry, fig etc...)
- 1 tbsp bee pollen
- 1 vanilla pod whole
Instructions
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Pulse all ingredients in a food processor for a couple of minutes, until you have a fine dusty consistency. Transfer to an airtight container for storage.
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Take 50g of the protein packed porridge mix and add 150ml of milk (dairy, nut or soy)
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Heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until thickened and soft. You can do this in the microwave or in a heavy based pan on the stove top.
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Pour into a bowl and top with extra goodness, like, fresh berries, yoghurt, nuts, seeds. If more sweetness is required drizzle with a teaspoon of honey.
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Add your choice of toppings like yoghurt, fresh fruit, extra chopped nuts and extra seeds, a sprinkle of cinnamon or turmeric perhaps.
Do you know the calorific content per 50g serving, please?