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Breakfast Quinoa Porridge In Microwave Recipe

Learn how to make a bowl of quinoa porridge for breakfast in the microwave. Make this easy recipe when you are short on time and need a wholesome and filling breakfast on the go.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 306 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa any color quinoa would work
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or any other oil like avocado oil or even butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1 cup almond milk or any other milk you like
As Toppings:
  • 1 cup Fruit
  • 3 tablespoons nut butter
  • maple syrup or honey for drizzling (as much as you like)

Instructions

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  1. Place quinoa in a strainer and rinse under cold water. Place it in a large microwave safe bowl.
  2. Pour in the water. Stir in ground cinnamon, oil, and salt. Give it a mix and make sure that quinoa is fully submerged in water.
  3. Cover the bowl with a large microwave safe plate (or a microwave cover).
  4. Place in the microwave and cook on high for 6 minutes. Carefully remove the plate, give it a stir, put the plate back on top and cook for 2 more minutes.
  5. Remove and let it sit covered on the counter for 2-3 minutes. At this point, it might still have some liquid in the bowl. You can either let it rest for a few more minutes or drain it.
  6. Divide it amongst bowls. If preferred, drizzle each bowl with almond milk (I usually warm mine up a bit) and top it off with fruits like kiwi, pomegranate arils, and banana slices. If you want you can also drizzle them with a little bit maple syrup for some extra sweetness.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in mason jars: I usually make a batch of microwave quinoa and eat some right away and place some in small mason jars. Top each jar with nut butter, fruits, and nuts to snack on later. 
  • Make it savory: The beauty of this simple, quick microwave quinoa bowl recipe is that you can customize it in any way you like. If you follow a low carb diet or would rather have your breakfast more on the savory side, top it off with an egg on top. You can also saute some spinach to make it even more healthy and wholesome.

Nutrition Information

Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 123mg (5%) Potassium 390mg (11%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 247IU (5%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 137mg (14%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% Daily Value*

Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 123mg 5%
Potassium 390mg 8%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 247IU 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 137mg 14%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.