I have the perfect recipe to share with you all. Quinoa porridge! A bowl of quinoa porridge is the perfect morning energiser. It’s delightfully nutritious containing a healthy amount of protein and fibre.
Quinoa is a flowering plant grown for it’s edible seeds. It’s considered a complete protein due to containing all nine essential amino acids. An average 100 g serving of quinoa contains 16 g of protein, making it a great plant based source.
Making the perfect quinoa porridge
Making quinoa porridge is a pretty quick process. I recommend keeping a closer eye on the quinoa for the last 5 – 10 minutes of it cooking as it absorbs liquid rapidly. Various brands absorb liquids differently and you’ll find that your quinoa porridge may be ready in less than the time I recommend.
You may also prefer you porridge to be softer. If that’s the case, add more milk (or water) towards the end and allow it to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Other than that the process is very similar to making oat porridge. I will be sharing an overnight quinoa recipe very soon. Maybe a dessert style recipe with chocolate? Years ago, I made a chocolate quinoa cake when I started changing my diet so I know that chocolate + quinoa definitely works.
Thank you for reading
Quinoa Porridge
Energise your mornings with this high-protein, healthy breakfast.
Ingredients
- 85 g ( ⅓ Cup) White quinoa
- 300 ml (1 ¼ Cup) Water or Milk
- 1 Tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 Tbsp Maple syrup
Instructions
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Add all of the ingredients into a pot and place on a medium for 15 minutes.
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Stir porridge and place on the heat for another 10 more minutes till you reach your desired texture. (Add another 120ml of milk and place on the heat for another 5 minutes if you like your porridge very soft.)
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Serve with nuts, blueberries, apples, cinnamon, and yogurt.
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