Lemon Blueberry Quinoa Porridge

By sheilaolim

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving

Calories: 252
Fat: 7.1g
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrate: 39.7g
Fiber: 5.3g

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cups almond milk*
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 4 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds
• 8 tablespoons almond milk
• 2 teaspoons light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons loosely packed lemon zest

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together 1 1/2 cups almond milk*, uncooked quinoa, water, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, almond extract, and salt in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Spoon into 4 bowls; top each with 1/4 cup fresh blueberries, 1 Tbsp. chopped toasted almonds, 2 Tbsp. almond milk, 1/2 tsp. light brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp. loosely packed lemon zest.
*Low-fat milk may be substituted.