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A bowl of quinoa breakfast porridge topped with blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and shredded coconut, served with a spoon on the side.
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Creamy Quinoa Porridge with Berries

This creamy quinoa porridge is an easy, comforting, high-protein breakfast made with simple pantry ingredients. Cooked until tender and finished with maple syrup, vanilla, and warm spices, it’s naturally gluten-free and easy to customize with your favorite toppings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Andean, South American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 521kcal
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 1 cup white quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups milk or plant-based milk; plus extra for serving
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • berries for topping; fresh or frozen
  • toasted coconut for garnish, see notes
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Instructions

  • In a small pot, bring the quinoa, milk, and water to a boil. Reduce the heat, then simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender.
    A saucepan filled with uncooked quinoa soaking in water, ready to be transformed into a wholesome quinoa breakfast porridge, sits on a wooden surface.
  • Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla, and cardamom.
    A saucepan with quinoa breakfast porridge, liquid, and seasoning being stirred with a wooden spoon on a wooden surface.
  • Serve warm with berries, toasted coconut, and a splash of milk. Enjoy!
    A bowl of quinoa breakfast porridge topped with strawberries, mixed berries, and shredded coconut, served with milk and a spoon.

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Notes

You can use coconut flakes or shredded coconut. To toast, simply place in a dry skillet over high heat, stirring frequently for 1-2 minutes.
Storage and Reheating 
Let the quinoa porridge cool completely before storing it in an airtight container. You can also make a bigger batch, then keep them in little jars with lids in the fridge! Stored properly, they’ll last for up to 4 days. 
You can enjoy them cold, or reheat the portions in the microwave or in a small saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat. If it’s too thick for your liking, add a tablespoon or two of water or dairy-free milk to bring back its creamy consistency. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 4mg
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