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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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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

% 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.