Quinoa & oat porridge with cinnamon apples

Servings: 2
Calories: 386
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Ingredients  

  • 3 tbsp Quinoa uncooked 1.1oz
  • ½ cup Old fashioned rolled oats 1.4oz
  • 2 cup 1% milk 1pt
  • ½ tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract 0.1oz
  • 3 two-second spray Olive oil spray 0.2oz
  • 1 small Apple cored sliced into thick rounds 5.3oz
  • ½ cup 1% Low-fat cottage cheese 4oz
  • 2 Passion fruit without refuse or canned pulp 1.3oz
  • 3 tsp Sesame seeds 0.3oz

Steps 

  1. Combine the quinoa and oats in a medium saucepan. Add the milk, cinnamon and vanilla and bring to a simmer, stirring. Reduce the heat to low. Partially cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until porridge thickens. Remove from heat.
  2. Meanwhile, spray both sides of the apple slices with oil. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the apple slices and cook for 2 minutes until light golden, turn the apples over, add 1 tablespoon of water, cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. Spoon the quinoa and oat mixture into two bowls. Top each bowl with ¼ cup cottage cheese, half the apple, passion fruit pulp and sesame seeds to serve.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Calories 386
Total Fat 9.9 g
– Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 15 mg
Sodium 346 mg
Total Carbohydrate 54 g
– Dietary Fiber 7.7 g
– Total Sugars 24.8 g
— Added Sugars 0 g
Protein 21.4 g