Zego Mix-Ins Porridge
At the GFAF Expo in July, I had the pleasure of not only tasting Zego Snack Bars, but of also tasting Zego Mix-Ins as well as meeting Colleen of Zego Snacks. As I tasted the Mix-Ins, I thought of my Seedy Porridge recipe and how the Mini-Foodies enjoy it so much. A light bulb went on in my head and I thought that Zego Mix-Ins would make for an easy way to have a gluten-free, corn-free breakfast that is also vegan AND paleo-friendly. In the U.S., cereal or oatmeal tend to be breakfast staples, but those of us in the gluten-free and / or corn-free community often do not have the ease a quick breakfast consisting of pouring a cereal and a milk into a bowl or making overnight oats for example. We also often find ourselves saying, "I don't know what to eat for breakfast."
I have a yummy and quick solution to this conundrum: Zego Mix-Ins Porridge! Not only is it super tasty, but it is also quick and versatile. Below you will find a few variations. The first is "Zego Mix-Ins Porridge" and is a good option for someone who wants a simple pour, blend and go option. Please note that it is the sweetest option of all, so If you prefer a less sweet porridge, do use the "Zego Mix-Ins Base Porridge" which adds a little more work while remaining quick, more economical and less sweet. The latter along with the "50/50 Base & Very Berry Porridge" happens to be the Mini-Foodies favorite of all the variations. With the "Very Berry Porridge", blueberries are blended with the porridge.
Before moving on to the recipes, I would like to thank Colleen & Zego for her generosity in providing me with Zego Mix-Ins in order to develop these Porridge recipes. Check out and try one or all the variations and let me know what you think in the comments.
Zego Mix-Ins Porridge
Serves 2 Serves 4 Ingredient
1 cup 1 pkg. Zego Mix-Ins Apple Cinnamon or Cranberry
3 Tbsp. 6 Tbsp. unsweetened, shredded coconut
1/8 - ¼ tsp. ¼- ½ tsp. sea salt
(1 tsp. 2 tsp. ground cinnamon, optional with Apple Cinnamon Mix-Ins)
¾ - 1 cup 1 ¾ - 2 cups boiling water
Method
Place all ingredients except water in high speed blender.
Blend until a course flour consistency, 10 second button with Blendtec.
Add water.
Blend until fully incorporated followed by an additional 25-30 seconds, the “Smoothie” and “Whole Juice” settings work perfectly on the Blendtec.
Pour into bowls.
Top with additional seeds, dried fruit, applesauce or cinnamon, if using, as desired. Enjoy!
Zego Mix-Ins Base Porridge
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 cup Zego Mix-In Apple Cinnamon or Cranberry
6 Tbsp. unsweetened, shredded coconut
¼ cup. (sprouted) seeds (try combos of: hemp, sunflower, pumpkin &/or flax )
¼- ½ tsp. sea salt
1 ¾ - 2 cups boiling water
Method
Place all ingredients except water in high speed blender.
Blend until a course flour consistency, 10 second button with Blendtec.
Add water.
Blend until fully incorporated followed by an additional 25-30 seconds, the “Smoothie” and “Whole Juice” settings work perfectly on the Blendtec.
Pour into bowls.
Top with additional seeds, dried fruit, applesauce or cinnamon, if using, as desired. Enjoy.
Zego Mix-Ins Very Berry Porridge
Serves 4
Ingredients
1 cup Zego Mix-Ins Cranberry
6 Tbsp. unsweetened, shredded coconut
¼ cup (sprouted) seeds (try combos of: hemp, sunflower, pumpkin &/or flax )
¼- ½ tsp. sea salt
1 ¾ - 2 cups boiling water
2 cups (frozen) Blueberries*
Method
Place all ingredients except water & blueberries in high speed blender.
Blend until a course flour consistency, 10 second button with Blendtec.
Add water.
Blend until fully incorporated.
*Add blueberries. Use the “Smoothie” setting on the Blendtec or blend until porridge is smooth & a bit frothy, approximately 45 seconds.
Pour in bowls.
Top with additional seeds or blueberries as desired. Enjoy!
*50/50 Base & Very Berry Porridge option:
The Base Porridge is the bottom half of the bowl & the Very Berry Porridge (using 1 cup blueberries) is the center.
Method
After blending the Base Porridge, pour half the porridge evenly divided into serving bowls.
Add 1 cup blueberries to blender jar.
Use the “Smoothie” setting on the Blendtec or blend until porridge is smooth & a bit frothy, approximately 45 seconds.
Ladle into center of bowls to make inner ring.
Top with additional seeds or blueberries as desired. Enjoy.