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Instant Pot Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe

Recipe for Instant Pot Quinoa Breakfast Porridge that you can make in about 20 minutes. Simply put quinoa, milk, and a pinch of salt in your pressure cooker. Set it to cook 2 minutes and enjoy it for breakfast as a warm bowl of quinoa oatmeal right away or make-ahead breakfast in mason jars throughout the week. 

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 174 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white quinoa rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups almond milk divided - preferably homemade almond milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional toppings:
  • 1 cup seasonal fruit
  • 1 cup granola or chopped nuts
  • Maple syrup or honey for drizzling

Instructions

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  1. Place rinsed quinoa, 1 cup almond milk, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of your instant pot. Give it a mix.
  2. Secure the lid, move the steam release valve to the sealing position. Select Manual/Pressure Cook to cook on high pressure for 1 minute. It should take 4-5 minutes for it to come to full pressure.
  3. When the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 6-7 minutes, then carefully move the steam release valve to the venting position to release any remaining pressure. When the floating valve drops, remove the lid.
  4. Fluff the quinoa with a spoon and add in the rest of the almond milk. Give it a stir.
  5. Top it off with your favorite seasonal fruit, granola (like my homemade chunky granola recipe), and/or chopped nuts. If preferred, you can also drizzle it with a little bit of maple syrup or honey as well.

Notes

  • Can I make ahead and store this pressure cooker quinoa breakfast in mason jars? You sure can. As a matter of fact, I usually make a batch of it on the weekend, divide it amongst 4 mason jars, top each jar with fruits and nuts/granola, tighten the lid, and store it in the fridge for healthy breakfast quinoa on the go.
  • Do I need to use oil to grease the bottom of the pot? I don’t think that it is necessary to use oil while cooking quinoa in an instant pot. It does not stick.
  • Can I use other types of quinoa? Yes, you can. However, be sure to increase the cooking time to 4 minutes for red, black, and tricolor quinoa as they take longer to cook.
  • Can I use other flavorings? Absolutely. Use this recipe as a basic one and add in other flavoring ingredients like a pinch of ground cinnamon and a splash of vanilla extract. During the fall I usually top it off with baked apples. If you want, you can also top it off with chocolate chips as well.
  • Can I double the recipe? You sure can. This almond quinoa oatmeal recipe makes 3 cups of cooked quinoa, which serves 4 people. However, if you want to make it for the whole week and store in mason jars, you can double the recipe. If you do so, the cooking time should not change.
  • The calorie information does not include the optional toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 174kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 310mg (13%) Potassium 239mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 170mg (17%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 174

% Daily Value*

Calories 174kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 310mg 13%
Potassium 239mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 170mg 17%
Iron 2mg 11%

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