Name: Quinoa hazelnut porridge
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 3 cups water; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1½ cups reduced fat milk; 1 red apple (cored and chopped (skin on)); 1 tbsp sultanas; ½ cup hazelnuts (roughly chopped)

Breakfast, Quick/Under 30 mins

SERVES:

DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
5

COOK TIME:
20

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
3 cups water
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1½ cups reduced fat milk
1 red apple cored and chopped (skin on)
1 tbsp sultanas
½ cup hazelnuts roughly chopped

Method

Place the quinoa in a saucepan with the water and cinnamon. Bring to the boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add milk, apple and sultanas, cook for another 5minutes
Stir in hazelnuts and serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Nuts for Life.

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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