As the weather gets colder, we often crave warm, filling breakfasts to start our day. Our December recipe is the perfect sweet and comforting meal to wake up to!
This dish will nourish your body with delicious ingredients like pumpkin and coconut. Our recipe makes 2-4 portions so the whole family can enjoy this flavorful treat.
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Pumpkin Quinoa Porridge With Maple Syrup, Pistachios, And Coconut
Makes roughly 2-4 servings
Ingredients:
- Water 1 cup
- Oatmilk, divided 1 1⁄2 cups, plus more as needed
- Quinoa, rinsed and drained 1 cup
- Pumpkin purée 1⁄2 cup
- Cinnamon, ground 1 tsp.
- Ginger, ground 1 tsp.
- Cloves, ground 1⁄8 tsp.
- Salt 1⁄8 tsp.
- Flaxseeds, ground 2 Tbsp.
- Maple syrup, 2–3 Tbsp. more as desired
- Pistachios, chopped 1⁄4 cup
- Coconut, chopped, toasted (optional) 2 Tbsp.
Instructions:
- In a pot, add 1 cup of water and 1 cup of oat milk. Bring to a boil.
2. Add the quinoa, pumpkin purée, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Turn down the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated.
3. Once the liquid has evaporated, remove from heat, and stir in the ground flaxseeds.
4. Place some of the porridge in a bowl, drizzle maple syrup to taste, and top with nuts and coconut.
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