5 from 3 votes
Quinoa Porridge
Quinoa Porridge: a delicious and gluten-free alternative to oatmeal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
639 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 1/2 cups milk whole
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- walnuts chopped, for garnish, or almonds or pecans
- Fresh fruit for garnish
Instructions
- Toast quinoa in a saucepan for about 30 seconds over medium heat.
- Add water to the toasted quinoa and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover with a lid slightly ajar, and simmer for 13 to 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- Transfer the cooked quinoa to a blender and add maple syrup, whole milk, and cinnamon. Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Serve in bowls topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and chia seeds. Top with fruit and nuts.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
639kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
95g
(32%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
137mg
(6%)
Potassium
1059mg
(23%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
517IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
546mg
(55%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 639
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 639kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 95g | 32% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 1059mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 517IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 546mg | 55% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.