Quinoa Breakfast Porridge Recipe
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Quinoa Breakfast Porridge Recipe
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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.
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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
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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 Information
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Calories
485kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Sodium
168mg
(7%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 485 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 485kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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