Quinoa Breakfast Porridge Recipe
Burnt out on your favorite oatmeal breakfast? Start your day off with this vegan Quinoa Breakfast Porridge - a protein-packed, quick and filling breakfast bowl. Enjoy variations of toppings (fruits, nuts, granola, etc.) mixed in with earthy quinoa.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
For the quinoa porridge:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa tri color or white quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 can unsweetened can of coconut milk 13.5 ounces/400 ml (or almond milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or any other sweetener
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the toppings (optional)
- 1 cup quinoa crunch or your favorite granola
- 1 cup fresh fruit I used apricots, blueberries and pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 8-10 leaves fresh mint optional
- maple syrup to finish it off optional
Instructions
- To make the quinoa breakfast porridge: Place the quinoa, coconut milk, water, maple syrup, salt, and vanilla extract in a medium size saucepan (with a tight lid) and heat it over medium high heat. Bring it to a boil, turn the heat down to low, and put the lid on. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, 18-20 minutes. Once cooked, let it sit on the counter for 10 minutes. Before serving, fluff it with a fork.
- When ready to serve: Distribute the quinoa among 4 breakfast bowls. Top it off with quinoa crunch, fresh fruit, coconut flakes, and fresh mint. Serve it with maple syrup on the side.
Notes
- Yields: This recipe make 3 to 3 1/2 cups of quinoa porridge that is ideal for 4 servings. The nutritional values listed below do not include the optional toppings.
- Storing leftovers: Bring the leftovers to room temperature, place them in an airtight container, and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, add a few tablespoons of water (or coconut milk) before reheating on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Sodium: 168mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg
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