Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge with Baked Plums

Ingredients

Baked Plums
- 3 plums
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 star anise
- 1 tsp vanilla essence

Quinoa porridge
- 1 cup quinoa flakes
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup milk (or nut milk)
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey

To serve
- Cream or yogurt
- Pistachio nuts roughly chopped

Method

Baked plums 1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C.

2. Slice the plums in half and remove the pips.

3. Add the plum halves to a large baking dish, along with all of the other ingredients. Gently toss to coat the plums in the spices and honey.

4. Cover with tin foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or un till the plums are soft

5. Allow to cool slightly before serving or keep them in the fridge to spoon over breakfast.

Cinnamon quinoa porridge
1. Combine the quinoa flakes, flaxseed, ground cinnamon and water into a medium saucepan on medium heat. Allow to simmer for a few minutes while stirring before adding in the milk.

2. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the porridge is fluffy and ready to serve.

3. Stir in the maple syrup.

4. Serve with a good spoonful of baked spiced plums, a drizzle of fresh cream or yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped pistachio nuts.