ENERGY BREAKFASTS

Winter is always a great time to improve your health and with the vast array of seeds and grains available you can enrich your diet by increasing your protein, omegas and slow releasing energy throughout the day.  Here a few winter delights that have got my family through the cold mornings and kept us energised for the day ahead.

WARMING PORRIDGE OF OATS, QUINOA AND CHIA SEEDS

Porridge is warming and satisfying and by adding omega rich and protein packed quinoa and chia seeds you make a big impact on a simple breakfast.

Serves 1-2

Ingredients

½ cup oats

2 Tbsp quinoa (rinse before using)

1 Tbsp chia seeds

1 Tbsp honey

1 ½ cup (375ml) milk, plus extra to serve (cows, soy, almond, rice)

¾ cup (180ml) water

Pinch of salt

1 tsp pure honey or maple syrup (optional but delicious)

Fresh fruit to go on top

1 Tbsp of almonds, brazil nuts etc, crushed lightly

Method

In a medium sized heavy-based saucepan add the oats, quinoa and chia seeds and toast lightly (3-5 minutes) or until the oats and seeds become fragrant and golden in colour.

Add the milk, water, honey and salt and stir well to combine.

Bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cover. Stir frequently and check the quinoa after about 10 minutes.  If still firm continue cooking for further 5 minutes or until quinoa starts to swell and burst and the porridge has thickened.

Pour into bowls, add fresh fruit, nuts and a maple syrup.