Quinoa Porridge
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Quinoa Porridge
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Quinoa porridge is an easy protein-packed breakfast that you can serve just like breakfast cereal! Cooked with creamy coconut milk, it's filling and comforting.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Optional Toppings
- Extra milk , for serving
- fresh berries
Instructions
- To remove any potential bitterness, add the dry quinoa to a large bowl and cover it with 2 inches of water. Let it soak for 1 hour, or overnight in the fridge if you want to plan ahead.
- When the quinoa is done soaking, pour it into a fine mesh strainer to drain off the soaking liquid. Rinse with fresh water, then add the drained quinoa to a small saucepan.
- Add in the canned coconut milk (it's okay if it's separated), water, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, stirring often, then lower the heat and cover with a lid to let the quinoa gently simmer until it's tender, about 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, so the quinoa won't stick to the bottom, and add in the maple syrup.
- The quinoa may look creamier than usual at first, almost like oatmeal, but it will continue to absorb the liquid even after you remove it from the heat. For a runnier consistency, serve it with extra milk, almost like a regular breakfast cereal. Divide the quinoa into 4 portions, and serve with fresh fruit, sliced almonds, or any other toppings you love.
- Leftover quinoa porridge can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. I like to portion out individual servings, so I can add milk and toppings in the morning for a fast grab-and-go option.
Notes
- Nutrition is for 1 of 4 servings, without any extra toppings. This is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
476mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
7IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 476mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 7IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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