How to Cook Quinoa Porridge
This naturally gluten free quinoa porridge is a delicious alternative to traditional oatmeal. It is satisfying yet light, full of goodness and low in sugar.
Servings 2 servings
Calories 205kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa 2.82oz, raw, rinsed
- 1 cup milk, any adjust the amount to suit your preference
- Pinch of salt
Optional ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small bananas ripe, mashed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cocoa or cacao powder
Instructions
- In a saucepan combine the quinoa with the milk and a pinch of salt, cover and bring to the boil. Milk rises as it heats up so make sure it doesn’t spill out of the pot. Lower the heat and simmer gently, covered for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cocoa and maple syrup (if using), stir thoroughly, cover and continue cooking gently for 3 more minutes stirring occasionally.
- Remove from the heat, stir in the mashed banana and serve. Add a splash of milk if the porridge is too thick.
Notes
- There is no need to presoak the quinoa.
- Cooking the quinoa: When cooking the quinoa with milk try not to let it boil too rapidly as the milk will rise to the top and might spill out of the pot. As soon as it starts bubbling up and rising turn the heat right down to a simmer.
- Make it vegan: Use a non-dairy milk alternative such as almond, oat or hazelnut milk.
- How much sugar: If you prefer not to use any maple syrup add a little more mashed banana (the more ripe the banana the sweeter it is).
- Storing and reheating: Once cooled refrigerate your quinoa porridge, covered, for up to 3 days. The porridge will thicken as it stands so add a splash of milk before reheating it, whether in the microwave or on top of the stove.
- Not suitable for freezing.
- Nutritional information was calculated without the optional ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 2mg