Quinoa Porridge

Okay, let’s be real. For the longest time, quinoa and I just didn’t click. It was… bland! But then, last year, I decided enough was enough. I needed to figure out how to make this super-healthy grain actually interesting.

Quinoa for breakfast?

And that’s when it hit me: porridge for breakfast! It was unexpectedly delicious, surprisingly creamy, and kept me full for hours. After some serious kitchen experiments (and a few taste tests!), I’m finally ready to share my recipe for the most delicious and nutritious quinoa porridge with you!

Why This Quinoa Porridge is a Game Changer

You’re going to love this because it’s packed with goodness without any unnecessary extras:

1. Naturally Sweet, No Added Sugar

Forget the sugar. I load this porridge with a mix of fruits like apples, bananas, and dried dates, and honestly? They bring all the sweetness you need. You’ll be surprised! But hey, if you want a little something extra, a drizzle of maple syrup, a dollop of your favorite jam, or some good old peanut butter (I’ve got a recipe for that too!) on top.

2. Dairy-free

Yep, you read that right! No milk! I know, it sounds wild, but trust me on this. The banana works magic, making it incredibly creamy without feeling heavy. It’s perfect and vegan!

The video

I started to make videos this year to challenge myself a bit in a creative way and I am having fun with this as well. In fact, here’s my Quinoa Porridge video:

The Recipe

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Quinoa Porridge

A healthy vegan porridge that's quite filling and doesn't need any extra sugar.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Resting Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 200 G Quinoa
• 1 Banana
• 1 Red Apple
• Some Dates
• A Handful Dried Raisins
• A Handful Dried Cranberries
• 3 3/4 Cups Cold Water for boiling the quinoa

Method

 

1. Soak your quinoa in cold water for 10 minutes.
2. While the quinoa is soaking, dice your fruits: the banana, the apple, remove the seeds from the dates and chop them. The cranberries and raisins don't need to be chopped.
3. After 10 minutes, it's time to rinse the quinoa and transfer to a large saucepan.
4. Put to boil with cold water on a medium low heat for 20 minutes. You want the quinoa to be fluffy and soft to the touch.
5. Add in all your fruits. the juices from these fruits will help to sweeten your dish. let boil another 10 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
6. Turn off the flame,  cover for 5 minutes. The remaining moisture will be absorbed.
7. Serve warm. You can top up with some maple syrup, some jam or a spoon of peanut butter.

Anyways, I hope that you enjoy this recipe. Let me know what you think about this recipe. Will you try it? If so, do share your pictures with me and give me your feedback.

Looking for more healthy breakfasts?

Looking for more healthy breakfasts? Try my healthy chickpea muffins! They loaded with chickpeas, oats, sesame seeds, flax seeds and are refined sugar-free! My easy granola is an excellent choice for breakfast too. You can customize it to your liking.

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