Name: Chai Latte Protein Quinoa Porridge
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 14 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk; 3/4 cup water; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground cardamom; 1 star anise; 1 tbsp pure maple syrup; 2 tbsp chia seeds; 2 scoops unflavored plant-based protein powder; 1 cup quinoa, cooked; ½ cup blueberries, or berries of your choice¼ cup walnuts, chopped

Description

Cozy up with this Chai Latte Protein Quinoa Porridge—a warm, spiced breakfast that's as nourishing as it is delicious! Made with protein-rich quinoa, healthy fats, and fiber to help keep blood sugar balanced, it's perfect for anyone managing PCOS, insulin resistance, or just looking for a satisfying, low-sugar start to the day. This comforting, gluten-free bowl tastes like a chai latte in breakfast form—perfect for chilly mornings and hormone-friendly meal planning!

Ingredients

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3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk

3/4 cup water

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp ground cardamom

1 star anise

1 tbsp pure maple syrup

2 tbsp chia seeds

2 scoops unflavored plant-based protein powder

1 cup quinoa, cooked

1/2 cup blueberries, or berries of your choice1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

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Instructions

Cook the quinoa according to the directions on the package. Or, if you have an electronic pressure cooker you can mix the quinoa with equal parts water and pressure cook for 1 minute, followed by 10 minutes of natural release.
In a medium saucepan whisk together ¾ cup coconut milk, ¾ cup water, 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cardamom, 1 star anise to a simmer over medium heat. Turn heat off and let the spices sit in the milk for about 5 minutes so the flavours soak in.
Remove the star anise. Add 1 tbsp reduced sugar maple syrup, 2 tbsp chia seeds and 2 scoops of unflavoured protein powder and stir together.
Add in 1 cup of cooked quinoa and mix thoroughly. It will seem like there’s too much liquid at first, but the chia seeds will soak it up and it will thicken. Serve immediately with the berries and walnuts on top.

Equipment

electric pressure cooker

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Notes

If you can’t find ground cardamom you can use cardamom seeds. Just remember to strain them out before adding the quinoa and chia seeds.

It will seem like there's too much liquid at first, but it will thicken up as the chia seeds absorb the liquid.

Prep Time: 3
Cook Time: 11
Category: high-protein breakfast
Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 575
Sugar: 11 g
Fat: 34.6 g
Saturated Fat: 17.7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 45.6 g
Fiber: 10.9 g
Protein: 30.8 g