A warming and naturally sweetened bowl of quinoa flakes porridge, which takes less than five minutes to make. Mix in your favorite fruit, berries, seeds, and nuts for a delicious and fulfilling breakfast.
This quick, vegan, and gluten-free meal is one of my go-to breakfast during the weekdays. It's ready in minutes, making it a perfect oatmeal alternative for those on a vegan and gluten-free diet.
Occasionally, when I have more time in the morning, I enjoy making a vegan chickpea flour tofu scramble or my oatmeal banana sorghum pancakes. These delicious vegan and gluten-free breakfast options are easy to prepare but take a little longer than 5 minutes to make.
Key Ingredients
Here are notes on some of the ingredients, the complete list with measurements, can be found in the full recipe card below.
Key Ingredients
To create a sweet quinoa flakes porridge, you'll need the following three basic ingredients; then, you can add your preferred toppings.
Quinoa flakes create a creamy, smooth porridge and can be found at your local supermarket, health-food store, or you can get them here.
For the liquid I alternate between using dairy-free milk or water, or sometimes I indulge in a flavored milk like this plant based strawberry milk, with a liquid to flakes ratio of 3:1 for a creamy porridge.
I always choose a natural sweetener such as maple syrup to add to my porridge.
Toppings and Flavorings
Spices - cinnamon is my favorite, but you can also add a pinch of nutmeg, star anise, or any other flavor you desire.
Fruit - use your favorite dried or fresh fruit or berries, ensuring they are chopped into small pieces. I like to include some goji berries in mine.
Nuts and seeds - add your preferences; I like to use tiger nuts, pepitas, sunflower, or try adding some coconut chia oatmeal bites.
How To Make Quinoa Flakes Porridge
In a small saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop, add quinoa flakes, water (or dairy-free milk), and maple syrup, then whisk to combine.
Once it starts to thicken, whisk in any other desired ingredients. The total cooking time is 90 seconds, as the rolled quinoa is very fine, it'll cook very quickly. Be sure to constantly stir and as soon as it thickens, turn off the heat.
Serve warm topped with your favorite toppings. I sometimes like to add a spoonful of my refined sugar-free plum jam.
FAQ
Quinoa porridge has a creamy, nutty and slightly bitter flavoring which can be masked by adding flavorings and toppings. Some people say quinoa is virtually tasteless, which is great as it takes on the flavors it has been paired with. Quinoa porridge can be made sweet or savory.
Add one cup of water to a saucepan and bring to a slight boil and add ⅓ cup of quinoa flakes over medium heat. Continuously stir for about 90 seconds, until it has softened and begins to thicken. Turn off the heat, and allow them to cool, the mixture will thicken further. Enjoy with your favorite toppings.
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Recipe
Easy Quinoa Flakes Porridge
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Quinoa Flakes
- 1 cup Water or dairy free milk
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
Optional
- 1 teaspoon Pepitas
- 1 teaspoon Sunflower Kernels
- 1 tablespoon Goji berries
- 1 teaspoon Coconut flakes toasted
- ½ cup Fresh fruit your preference
Instructions
- Over medium heat, add quinoa flakes, water (or dairy free milk), maple syrup and whisk.⅓ cup Quinoa Flakes, 1 cup Water, 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- Once it starts to thicken, add all other ingredients and whisk through, total cooking time is approx. 90 sec. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.1 teaspoon Pepitas, 1 teaspoon Sunflower Kernels, 1 tablespoon Goji berries, 1 teaspoon Coconut flakes, ½ cup Fresh fruit
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Nutrition
N.B., nutrition info is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. This will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.
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J
Thank you, Thank you. You have the easiest and quickest way to make Quinoa flakes as a substitute from oatmeal. I have been needing help as a new Vegan and I will check out your other recipes. I send you The best with your cooking. keep these awesome alkaline vegan recipes coming. ❤️
Janelle Hama
I am so glad you enjoyed making quinoa flakes porridge. It's so wholesome! Thank you for your lovely words 🙂
Peter
I love Quinoa, but never have had it as Quinoa Flakes before. It was so quick and easy to make, and perfect with fruit for breakfast! I think we have new brekkie favorite! I've been clicking around on this blog and found so many unique foods (unique to me at least) Subbed 🙂
Helene
Great gluten-free recipe for my daughter! I must say I enjoyed it as well, I know it's not vegan, but I used honey and it was good, thanks!
Jerika
This quinoa flakes porridge is yum, yum.:) And it takes less than 5 minutes to make it, plus I can add my favorite fruits and nuts. Thanks!:)
Odette
Janelle, I love how you sometimes use ingredients that I have never come across, always learning something new from you. I used quinoa flakes for the first time and was excited at how creamy they are. I added fresh chopped fruit and sweetened mine with maple syrup. I felt happy and full that I ate something healthy
Cassie
Nice and creamy and I love adding different toppings.
Rob
I have made this porridge several times since you published the recipe and I am in love! Such a healthy and delicious breakfast! I can't always afford gf oats, thank God for this substitute.
Jan
I couldn’t eat oats as I couldn’t find any gluten free ones. Found quinoa flakes and I’ve been hooked every since. It’s hearty, delish and warming.
Mireille
I love love this so easy to make now that I'm gluten free and dairy free..😊
Janelle Hama
Yay, winning!!!