Choc Hazelnut Quinoa Porridge
Choc Hazelnut Quinoa Porridge.
When I listen to the twins play and they’re pretending to cook quinoa porridge or feeding their toys goji berries, it makes me laugh inside. I’ve been experimenting with quinoa porridge a little bit (while the kids stand in their helper towers) and this morning I decide to add my Chocolate Hazelnut Spread to add to the flavour: so now I introduce to you: Choc Hazelnut Quinoa Porridge.
Their play makes me laugh because when I was little, not only would I have never tasted those foods before, I wouldn’t have even known what they were.
Not as picky anymore (as long as chocolate is involved)
I’ve often said the twins are picky eaters, some parents probably think I’m crazy, because in actual fact they’re getting a lot better. BUT, it’s taken time and persistence and experimenting. I think now that they’re older and they can have conversations with me, it’s getting easier. If I had offered them Choc Hazelnut Quinoa Porridge just 6 months ago, there’s no way they would have eaten it. Actually for all I know, if I offer it to them tomorrow they might turn their noses up.
I haven’t had much luck with making traditional porridge for the twins (not so much making, but getting them to eat it). When they were babies, they would eat the quick oat sachets without too much of an issue. I added LSA to Norah’s to up the fat content.
Learning as I go.
Back then I didn’t have too much knowledge about food. I mean I loved cooking, but I never really considered the sugar content of anything. As I settled more into being a Mummy and slowly researched more about food and CF, I began to understand that I need to limit the use of sugar as much as possible. The twins ate those sachets, because they’re so sweet.
Reading Labels was easier at the beginning.
That’s probably another reason I had some trouble with them trying new food. At the beginning I gave them the baby custards and sweet yoghurts because I didn’t really know any better. And I had no guidance when it came to calculating fats. The yoghurts and custards had a label I could read from, making it so much easier (especially in the early days, when the the twins didn’t sleep through and I was exhausted!). They learnt to like the sweet stuff and then I took most of it away from them. But I’m learning to make alternatives; like this Choc Hazelnut Quinoa Porridge.
For other alternatives to some traditional family favourites check out:
Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Tahini Cookies
Avocado and Peanut Butter Brownies
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Ice Cream
Coconut and Cranberry Christmas Slice
Quinoa instead of Oats.
I turned to quinoa because the kiddos were turning their nose up at oats as soon as they saw them. Quinoa gives the porridge a complete new look, so they were happy to try. Plus it’s really good for you and I’m hoping it will help with Norahs weight gain.
Choc Hazelnut Quinoa Porridge
Choc Hazelnut Quinoa Porridge; puts a new spin on an old favourite (not to mention, it tastes way better!)
Ingredients
- 90 g quinoa
- 400 ml tinned coconut milk 68g of fat
- 2 tbsp coconut oil 40g of fat
- 1 tbsp Chocolate Hazelnut Spread 16g of fat
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp cacao
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
Instructions
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Place the quinoa and coconut oil into a medium sized saucepan on a medium heat. Stir for 2-3 minutes.
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Add the coconut milk and stir to combine then turn the heat down and cover.
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Keep a close eye on the porridge. After about 5 minutes, you may need to take the lid of and stir frequently so that it doesn't stick to the bottom.
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Once the porridge has been cooking for about 20 mins, add the rest of the ingredients and stir to fully combine.
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Turn off the heat and return the lid. Allow to sit for 5 more minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
Total fat content: approximately 124g.
Makes 5 serves at approximately 25g of fat per serve.
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