Magnesium Rich Breakfast: Quinoa Banana Porridge
This quinoa banana porridge with cranberries and cinnamon is great for weight loss, insulin resistance and boosting energy levels. It is an excellent source of plant based protein and omega 3 fats. The magnesium rich breakfast only takes 5 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to cook the quinoa for the best banana quinoa porridge.
Equipment
- pot
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried quinoa
- 1 cup water
- ½ banana
- 1 tsp ground flax seeds
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp cranberries
Instructions
- Place quinoa in a pot with water and cinnamon. Bring to a boil then turn heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes
- Chop the banana into quartered chunks and place in a bowl with cranberries and ground flax seeds. Add the cooked quinoa then top with almond milk and coconut sugar. Stir with a spoon.
Notes
To make a larger batch or follow up meals double this quinoa porridge recipe. You can serve this quinoa porridge chilled if you have leftover cold quinoa to use up!