High protein porridge with oats, quinoa & hemp seeds

Serves 1

Ingredients:

40g oat bran (1/3 cup or 80ml)

45g cooked quinoa (1/4 cup or 60ml)

250ml unsweetened soy milk (or low fat milk)

20g hemp seeds (2 tbsp or 30ml)

Water, if needed

Optional pinch of salt and honey or maple syrup to serve

Method:

1. Combine the oat bran, cooked quinoa and milk in a pot. Add a pinch of salt if you want to. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and cook, stirring frequently, until creamy – about 5 minutes. Add extra water if needed.  

2. Remove from heat and stir in the hemp seeds. 

3. You can add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you want to.

*excluding honey or maple syrup.

Notes about the ingredients: The quinoa is not critical – you could use brown rice or any other leftover cooked whole grain that you have and get a similar nutrition profile for the final dish. Using soy or dairy milk contributes significantly to the protein content (about 8-9g protein per cup). You could use an alterative plant-based milk, and perhaps a scoop of protein powder or nut butter to balance the protein content.