Quinoa and Chia Seed Porridge

Ingredients

For the porridge:

• 50g quinoa
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 240ml cold water
• 240ml dairy milk, or barista soya milk, plus 50-100 ml to finish
• ¼ tsp ground cardamom
• 100g oats
• 1 tbsp honey, maple or agave syrup

To serve (optional):

• ⅓ firm mango, cut into thin, long slices
• 1 tbsp dried goji berries
• 1 tsp chia seeds
• A pinch of green matcha powder

Method

1. In a small saucepan, mix the quinoa, chia seeds, milk, and half of the water. Add a large pinch of the cardamom.
2. Bring to the boil on a medium heat. Turn the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir regularly, adding more water if the porridge becomes very thick or starts to stick to the pan.
3. Add the remaining water, oats and honey. Stir well and continue to cook whilst stirring regularly on a low heat for 8-10 minutes, until thick and all the liquid has been absorbed. If the porridge becomes too thick or starts to stick to the pan, add a little extra water or milk.
4. Stir in the remaining cardamom.
5. Add a splash more milk if a thinner consistency is required.
6. Serve immediately and garnish with the mango, goji berries, chia seeds and matcha powder.