Snow Day Porridge

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup precooked quinoa
• 3 dates, de-pitted and sliced into chunks
• 1 tbsp coconut cream
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp hemp seeds
• 1 tsp ground flax
• 1/2 tsp each ground ginger, turmeric, nutmeg
• Pinch of black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Cook oats in water on the stovetop until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 12–15 minutes for slow-cook oats.
2. 2Stir in the quinoa, dates, coconut cream, maple syrup, hemp seeds, flax, and all spices.
3. 3Cook for 3 more minutes on low heat, then remove from heat, cover, and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
4. 4Garnish as you like - a drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of extra hemp seeds works beautifully.