Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 324kcal
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
- Dash of salt
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Rinse quinoa to remove bitter-tasting saponins.
Add quinoa, coconut milk, water, syrup, salt, and vanilla extract to a medium-sized saucepan.
Place the pan over medium-high heat and bring it to a boil.
Once it’s boiling, turn the heat down to low, and place a tight lid on the pan. Cook for 18 to 20 minutes until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat, and allow it to rest for five or so minutes.
Before serving, fluff up the quinoa.
Enjoy!
Chef Note: You can also use almond, hemp, oat, or another milk alternative of your choice. The milk you choose can change the flavor and nutritional profile. For instance, almond milk has a mild nutty flavor and is lower in calories. Oat milk is sweeter and provides additional fiber. Hemp has a more earthy taste but also offers healthy fats (omega-3 and omega-6).
Chef Note: Once you’ve made your porridge, it’s time to personalize it with your favorite toppings. Some to consider include:
- Fruits like fresh berries or cherries, banana slices, diced mango or kiwi, dried raisins or cranberries, diced apples or pears, or pomegranate seeds.
- Nuts or seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia or flaxseeds (which can be added when cooking), pumpkin or sunflower seeds, or coconut flakes.
- Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, or more vanilla.
- The zest of a lemon, lime, or orange if you want a little tang.
- A dollop of creamy Greek yogurt.
- Cocoa nibs for a crunchy chocolatey flavor, or you could use dark chocolate shavings.
- A sprinkle of granola for added flavor and crunch.
- Or, skip the sweeteners and top your porridge with a poached egg along with a couple of slices of avocado, and season with your favorite flavors (like everything but the bagel seasoning) for a more savory breakfast.
- You could also stir in your favorite protein powder to make it a higher-protein breakfast.
Fiber: 3g | Calories: 324kcal | Fat: 7.6g | Protein: 8g | Carbohydrates: 58g