COCONUT ALMOND PORRIDGE - GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN WITH NO OATS

COCONUT ALMOND PORRIDGE - GLUTEN FREE AND VEGAN WITH NO OATS

By wickedgoodkitchen.com

Rich and creamy, satisfying and full of flavour, with the familiar hot cereal texture we all love, this Coconut-Almond Porridge is dairy free, grain free, paleo and vegan as well as nutrient rich.   It is the ideal healthy quick breakfast—especially during cold winter months, but perfect to start any day!

Ingredients

¾ cup (180 ml) unsweetened almond milk

6 tablespoons (39 grams) organic unsweetened shredded coconut

3 tablespoons (21 grams) blanched almond meal/flour

1½ tablespoons (about 10 grams) golden flaxseed meal

½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) pure vanilla extract

Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions for Microwave:

Heat milk in a stoneware (heatproof) cereal bowl in microwave for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; stir. Cook for 1 minute.   Stir in favourite flavourings and natural sweetener; top as desired with favourite fruits, berries, dried fruit and/or sliced almonds and coconut flakes.   If desired, drizzle with additional honey and almond milk. Serve immediately.

Instructions for Stove Top

In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the almond milk to a simmer.   This should take about 1 minute or so.   Remove from heat, carefully add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined.   Return saucepan to heat and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until softened, thickened and heated through, about 2 minutes.   Stir in favourite flavourings and natural sweetener.   Transfer porridge to serving bowl.   Top as desired with favourite fruits, berries, dried fruit and/or sliced almonds and coconut flakes. If desired, drizzle with additional honey and almond milk. Serve immediately.

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