Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge

Real quick, I have a little eco tip! I hate getting phone books. Who uses phone books anymore, seriously!? No really, I want to know. It's absurdity. Anyways, you can opt out of receiving them and it just takes a minute, truly. So if you have phone book recycling guilt, just opt out here. And now, a confession. Red quinoa isn't my friend anymore. It was a short relationship. Every time I try to make it, it boils over, a problem I never had with good ol' regular white quinoa. Also, I do not like it's texture. It's like munching on soggy packing peanuts. This is, of course, just my opinion. 

Last night, after the umami bomb, I felt like something sweet for dinner. Sweet, but still healthy, so I made some quinoa porridge. It's like steel cut oats, but quinoa instead. It's healthier, heartier and a complete protein! Also, it's just so rustic and lovely. 

Produce On Parade - Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge

This quinoa porridge is a healthier take on blueberry pie and oatmeal! It's a little bit chewy, lovingly spiced, and speckled with plump, tart blueberries. The sweetness is cut through with a little lemon zest and topped with crunchy walnuts, pecans and chia seeds for some extra protein.  

Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge 

Serves 1-2

  • Porridge:
  • 1/2 cup dry red quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cup non-dairy + additional (soy milk)
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. maple syrup
  • grating of fresh nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. chai latte powder (optional)
  • heaping 1/4 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
  • Toppings:
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (I used pecans and walnuts)
  • sprinkling of chia seeds
  • lemon zest, to taste
  • fresh lemon squeeze, to taste

In a medium saucepan, combine all the porridge ingredients except for the blueberries. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Allow to cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally and ensuring that it doesn't foam over. The quinoa should be the consistency of  wet oatmeal when done.

Produce On Parade - Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge Produce On Parade - Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge Produce On Parade - Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge Remove from heat and stir in the blueberries, allowing them to warm up for a few minutes, especially if they're frozen. 

Adorn with toppings, to your taste preference. I'm not a big lemon zest person, so I only use a little bit. 

Produce On Parade - Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge Add a little additional milk if you like, and serve warm!

Produce On Parade - Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge Produce On Parade - Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge A delightful breakfast, or if you're like me...dinner!

Produce On Parade - Blueberry Pie Quinoa Porridge Singing along to Young the Giant – Cough Syrup

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A Tropical Green Smoothie

So, I've kind of not been eating breakfast lately. It's not the best thing to do...I know this. I'm aware this is no bueno, but you know sometimes in the morning you just really can't bring yourself to eat anything! Yea, that's been me for like the last month. Anyways, so instead of actually consuming breakfast, I've just have been making these gianormous green smoothies in the mornings, then drinking them for lunch! It must be muscle memory or something. I make enough for Todd too of course. He's like a little kid...gotta sneak in those veggies where you can. Potato bread with Earth Balance morning, noon and night is not an acceptable diet. Hey, I never said we were perfect. I'd live solely off banana chips if I knew it could adequately sustain me...

What's this mean for you, dear reader? It means a green smoothie recipe! Yay! As always, use what works for you and what you have on hand.

Produce on Parade: A Tropical Green Smoothie

That's a blender full of health right there.

Produce on Parade: A Tropical Green Smoothie

A Tropical Green Smoothie

Inspired by...just me

Makes 5 cups

  • 2 cups non-canned coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk)
  • 2 large handfuls of baby kale or spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen tropical fruit mix (mine was mango, pineapple, strawberries and peaches)
  • 1/2 cup frozen berries (whatever type you prefer, I used blueberries, blackberries and raspberries)
  • 1/4 tsp. fenugreek seeds (optional)
  • 2 Tbsp. loose leaf green tea
  • 2 Tbsp. whole flax seeds
  • 1/2 tsp. erythritol or other sweetener
  • splash of vanilla extract
  • dash of ground cinnamon

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Pour the milk into the blender first, followed by the kale and finally the frozen fruits and remaining ingredients. Blend well, about 1-2 minutes.

Oh green, tropically goodness.