Wake up to a delicious and nutritious breakfast with quinoa porridge. This recipe is easy to follow and will give you sustained energy all morning long. Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids. It’s also high in fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus. Top your quinoa porridge with fresh berries, nuts, and seeds for a balanced breakfast that will keep you going until lunchtime.
Related: 18 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Add to a medium saucepan with 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring milk and maple syrup to a low boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt. Add quinoa and stir until combined. Serve warm or cold. Garnish with fresh, frozen, or drid fruits.
