Easy Quinoa Flakes Porridge

Name: Easy Quinoa Flakes Porridge
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: ⅓ cup Quinoa Flakes; 1 cup Water (or dairy free milk); 1 tbsp Maple Syrup; 1 tsp Pepitas; 1 tsp Sunflower Kernels; 1 tbsp Goji berries; 1 tsp Coconut flakes (toasted); 1/2 cup Fresh fruit (your preference)

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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.

quinoa flakes porridge in a bowl being spooned — A quinoa flakes porridge made with DF milk

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

The complete list of ingredients 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 homemade 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.

hot gluten free cereal in a red pot — a basic quinoa porridge with some dried goji berries and pepitas

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 chia jam or strawberry jam with chia seeds and a sprinkle of maple pecan granola.

a brownish porridge in a small sauce pot — quinoa flake porridge using water

FAQ

What does quinoa porridge taste like?

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.

How to cook quinoa flakes?

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.

quinoa porridge in a bowl with fresh fruit

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Recipe

Easy Quinoa Flakes Porridge

An authentic quinoa porridge, a creamy breakfast dish made with nutrient-rich quinoa, plant-based milk, and a hint of vanilla. This vegan and gluten-free recipe is a protein-packed and wholesome way to start your day.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Australian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 5

Servings: serving

Author: Janelle Hama

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

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Over medium heat, add quinoa flakes, water (or dairy free milk), maple syrup and whisk.
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.