This berry quinoa porridge is a fun and fruity breakfast recipe that will see you through until lunchtime. It comes together in less than 30 minutes, uses mostly pantry staples, and is naturally gluten-free.
🥣 What is quinoa porridge?
Quinoa porridge came onto the scene a few years ago, and was suddenly *the* breakfast served in the trendy cafes I walk past (and very occasionally can afford!) in London. It didn't really appeal to me back then, which maybe saved me some money, but also meant I have been missing out!
To make quinoa porridge you basically swap out oats for quinoa. It cooks the same, although takes a few minutes longer as you need to make sure the quinoa fully 'opens' and changes from being a hard seed to a soft texture. Personally I think it feels a bit lighter than oat porridge, so it may be good for a day when you prefer a less heavy breakfast.
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⭐ Why you'll love this recipe
- Full of berry flavours - fresh, healthy and tastes so good!
- Oatmeal alternative - if oats don't work for you, or you fancy a change, then this still gives you the warming cosy feeling of porridge, but without them. But if you do love oats, my pear porridge is also lovely for fall!
- Healthy - provides plant-based protein and lots of goodness.
🍒 Ingredients
This berry quinoa porridge is made from pantry and freezer staples. You will need:
- Quinoa - technically a seed, quinoa has a slightly nutty taste. It absorbs the flavours of the fruit so well in this porridge. Personally I would use something like the Terrasoul organic white quinoa. I don't think a mixed quinoa blend would work too well for porridge.
- Macadamia nuts - raw macadamia nuts, rather than roasted, taste better for breakfast.
- Chia seeds - a very healthy little seed packed with nutrients, they help thicken the porridge. The Terrasoul organic chia seeds are good.
- Blackberries and blueberries - both give this porridge a beautiful colour and are very healthy. You can use fresh or frozen. I tend to use frozen during the winter as it is much more affordable.
- Maple syrup - gives a lovely sweetness.
📖 Swaps and variations
Use berries you like best. There are so many delicious berries to choose, including cranberries for the holiday season!
Use water or half milk, half water. I'm an 'all milk' in my porridge kind of girl, but if you prefer a lighter breakfast, then use water or half water instead.
🔪 Step by step instructions
Step 1
Rinse the quinoa and then transfer into a pan with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed and the quinoa has 'opened'. If it looks too dry add more water.
Step 2
Pour in the non-dairy milk, blueberries, blackberries, ginger and chia seeds. Stir well to combine. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until it becomes a porridge-like texture. Add more non-dairy milk if it becomes too dry, or to taste.
💭 Recipe tips and notes
- Make sure that the 'tails' of the quinoa have opened, and you don't have a harder seed.
- Adjust the amount of non-dairy milk to preference. Adding more will give a looser consistency.
- Swap out the nuts for more seeds if you are nut free.
📋 Frequently asked questions
Yes, quinoa is gluten free, so as long as all your other ingredients are too then you have a gluten free breakfast.
Definitely! Swap for other berries or fruit if you like.
The berries and maple syrup will give a nice sweetness, but add a drizzle more syrup if you like!
🥣 More delicious breakfast recipes
Blackberry and ginger chia pudding
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📖 Recipe
Berry Quinoa Porridge
Equipment
- Pot
Ingredients
- ¾ cup quinoa
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- grate fresh ginger
For toppings
- macadamia nuts
- pumpkin seeds
- maple syrup more to taste
- blackberries
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa and then transfer into a pan with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, until most of the water has been absorbed and the quinoa has 'opened'. If it looks too dry add more water.
- Pour in the non-dairy milk, blueberries, blackberries, ginger and chia seeds. Stir well to combine. Cook for a further 5-7 minutes until it becomes a porridge-like texture. Add more non-dairy milk if it becomes too dry, or to taste.
- Spoon into your bowls, and sprinkle on the toppings. Drizzle over the maple syrup and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of non-dairy milk, using more for a 'looser' consistency.
- If you prefer to be nut free, then simply swap out macadamia nuts for more pumpkin seeds.
- Substitute fresh ginger for ground ginger if that's what is in your pantry!
- Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- ginger, which scores 1. It has a note that 'small amounts are well tolerated'.
- non-dairy milk has variable scores.
Linda Benn says
Sounds delicious. I'm going to make it for my breakfast tomorrow. If I made it today and put it in the fridge would it could as a ´leftover´. I cannot eat
´leftovers´.
Claire says
Hope you enjoy Linda! Fresh is always better if possible isn't it.