Quinoa Porridge

Benefits: A recipe full of ingredients helpful for women going through menopause. It is rich in Omega 3, a dietary source of phytoestrogen, high in antioxidants, rich in fibre and Vitamin C.

Ingredients

½ tsp cinnamon

½ tsp vanilla paste

1 tbsp shredded coconut

1 tbsp pumpkin seeds

1 tbsp flax seeds

20 g flaked almonds (optional)

80 g uncooked quinoa

200 ml coconut or almond milk

Pinch of salt

Selection of fruit of choice

Instructions

1. Mix the quinoa with coconut milk, add cinnamon, vanilla paste, coconut, almonds, salt, pumpkin seeds and flax seeds

2. Simmer on medium heat 5-10 minutes until quinoa is soft creamy consistency. Add more milk if necessary

3. Serve warm or cold

4. Top with your favourite fruit such as a selection of berries.

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