Quinoa Porridge Recipe
Servings: 3
Calories: 403kcal
Quinoa porridge is a cozy way to start your morning, with more protein and fiber than a bowl of oatmeal. (And it cooks *almost* as fast!)
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Ingredients
- ½ cup dry quinoa
- 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Optional Toppings
- Extra milk , for serving
- fresh berries
Instructions
- To remove any potential bitterness, add the dry quinoa to a large bowl and cover it with 2 inches of water. Let it soak for 1 hour, or overnight in the fridge if you want to plan ahead. Faster option: Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it under running water until no more bubbles form on top.
- When the quinoa is done soaking, pour it into a fine mesh strainer to drain off the soaking liquid. Rinse with fresh water, then add the drained quinoa to a small saucepan.
- Add in the canned coconut milk (it's okay if it's separated), water, and cinnamon. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat, stirring often, then lower the heat and cover with a lid to let the quinoa gently simmer for 10 minutes. When the timer goes off, remove the pan from the heat but leave the lid on for 5 more minutes. Then remove the lid and stir in the maple syrup.
- The quinoa may look creamier than usual at first, almost like oatmeal, but it will continue to absorb the liquid even after you remove it from the heat. For a runnier consistency, serve it with extra milk. Divide the quinoa into 3 portions and serve with extra milk for a looser texture and fresh fruit on top.
- Leftover quinoa porridge can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 5 days. I like to portion out individual servings, so I can add milk and toppings in the morning for a fast grab-and-go option.
Notes
Nutrition is for 1 of 3 servings, without any extra toppings. This is automatically calculated, and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
Low-Fat Tip: You can swap the coconut milk for regular milk, almond milk, or any other milk you prefer. Coconut milk is the creamiest, but it does contribute to the calorie and fat total in the nutrition information, so feel free to substitute it!
Flavorings: Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of salt for even more flavor. This porridge is easy to customize. It's also delicious with a drizzle of nut butter and crunchy chopped apples on top.
Update Note: This recipe was updated in May 2025 to create a creamier porridge. Previously, it was more like cooked quinoa with milk poured on top. If you prefer the original version, you can find it here.
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 483mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 6mg