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    Nov 25, 2016 · Modified: Feb 21, 2017 by Becca Heyes · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

    Superfood porridge (with quinoa, chia and flax)

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    Total time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Superfood porridge with quinoa, flax and chia, as well as the usual oats. Topped with pumpkin seeds and berries for even more goodness! A super healthy vegetarian / vegan / gluten-free breakfast.
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    I make porridge all the time, especially in the winter, but I'm not usually very adventurous with it. Oats, milk, water, and maybe a bit of honey or maple syrup drizzled over the top. This superfood porridge is much more exciting, and is absolutely full of goodness.

    As well as the oats, I cooked some quinoa, flax seeds and chia seeds right into the porridge. They give the oatmeal a more interesting texture (slightly more gelatinous than normal porridge, though not in a bad way!), and also give a really lovely, nutty flavour - not to mention the extra magnesium, calcium, iron, and fibre.

    Superfood porridge with quinoa, flax and chia, as well as the usual oats. Topped with pumpkin seeds and berries for even more goodness! A super healthy vegetarian / vegan / gluten-free breakfast.

    To up the superfoods even more, I topped my porridge with pumpkin seeds, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. When you stir them through, the berries leave beautiful red and blue streaks across the porridge - it's incredibly beautiful, super healthy, and unbelievably delicious all at once. Not a bad way to start the day.

    Superfood porridge with quinoa, flax and chia, as well as the usual oats. Topped with pumpkin seeds and berries for even more goodness! A super healthy vegetarian / vegan / gluten-free breakfast.

    Since quinoa takes a bit longer to cook than oats do (about 20 minutes), this superfood porridge isn't quite as quick to make as normal porridge, so it's the perfect thing to save for a weekend brunch - cook up a big panful and let everyone add their own toppings. I made a nice big batch in this gorgeous gold and silver saucepan from Marks and Spencer's new Chef range. It's super stylish and well-made, and the oven-proof lid and handle mean it's really versatile too. I can't wait to experiment with it more.

    The lovely bowl you can see in the photos, in that gorgeous dusky blue-grey colour, is also from M&S. They have some really pretty stuff! Perfect for a winter breakfast.

    You can check out the rest of the M&S Chef range on their 'Super Brunch' page, where you'll also find some gorgeous recipes made using the products. I'm loving the look of the 'bowl that's big enough for a proper brunch'!

    Superfood porridge with quinoa, flax and chia, as well as the usual oats. Topped with pumpkin seeds and berries for even more goodness! A super healthy vegetarian / vegan / gluten-free breakfast.

    Superfood porridge with quinoa, chia and flax

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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
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    Author: Becca Heyes

    Ingredients

    • 70 g quinoa (~ ¼ cup)
    • 100 g oats (~ 1 cup)
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 tablespoon flax seeds
    • 500 ml milk, any kind (~ 2 cups)
    • 500 ml water (~ 2 cups)
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
    • Handful fresh berries, to serve

    Instructions

    • Add the quinoa, oats, chia seeds and flax seeds to a large saucepan, and add the milk, water, vanilla and maple syrup. Mix thoroughly, and place over a medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring regularly, for around 20 minutes, until the quinoa is very soft and the mixture has reached your desired consistency.
    • Serve topped with pumpkin seeds and fresh berries.

    Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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    Note: Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on exactly what ingredients you choose.

    If you're not feeling quite so virtuous, my coconut oats with brown sugar bananas are pretty amazing too:

    Coconut oats with brown sugar bananas

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    1. Gaz Hall says

      March 25, 2020 at 3:55 pm

      This was so tasty. Can't wait to try some of your other recipes!

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      • Becca @ Easy Cheesy Vegetarian says

        March 30, 2020 at 10:11 am

        Thanks Gaz, glad you enjoyed it!

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    2. [email protected] says

      December 13, 2016 at 10:32 am

      I've tried quinoa porridge before and loved it, so much more filling than regulare ats which don't have the same ability to fill you up for longer. Your toppings are the perfect mix, so many lovely ideas here!

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        December 15, 2016 at 8:30 am

        Thanks Laura! Yes, this superfood porridge is super filling. It's better than normal porridge in so many ways :)

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    3. Camilla @FabFood4All says

      December 13, 2016 at 9:46 am

      Loving the look of this M&S range, our current crockery is M&S and it's been really good. Must check out those pans next time I'm in there! The porridge sounds like the perfect healthy start to the day!

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        December 15, 2016 at 8:29 am

        Check out the crockery too, if you need any new stuff - the bowls are absolutely lovely :)

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    4. Kavey says

      December 13, 2016 at 9:37 am

      I need to do better at eating some of the healthier ingredients, oats of course but also chia and flax, especially as I take flax supplements for my eyes already.

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        December 15, 2016 at 8:29 am

        I think they're things that can do a lot of good if you (general you!) are able to work them into your diet regularly. I always add a spoonful of flax to my porridge and yogurt, as it's so easy and I feel like I'm being virtuous haha.

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    5. Choclette says

      December 12, 2016 at 1:48 pm

      I add all sorts of things to my porridge, but not yet quinoa! I'm in love with that saucepan and is that a gold spoon I spotted too - I really really want a gold spoon!

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        December 12, 2016 at 3:53 pm

        Yes it's pretty snazzy! They have some really lovely stuff :)

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    6. Janie says

      December 12, 2016 at 12:09 pm

      Such a beautiful breakfast and the perfect way to start the weekend :)
      Janie x

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    7. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      December 12, 2016 at 11:46 am

      That sounds glorious! Porridge is one of my favorite things <3

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    8. Katie Bryson says

      December 12, 2016 at 11:28 am

      I adore porridge but have never tried it with quinoa, the temperature has dropped again here this week so I'll definitely be rolling this out for breakfast!

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      • Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

        December 12, 2016 at 3:52 pm

        It's well and truly porridge weather now isn't it! Brrr!

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