Did you know that quinoa makes an excellent porridge alternative? This creamy breakfast bowl is topped with tropical fruits, coconut milk and is full of natural plant-based protein.
Thank you to Nakd for sponsoring this recipe!
It's almost January (can you believe it?) which means it's almost time for Veganuary!
I've teamed up with the lovely people at Nakd again to create some delicious and healthy vegan recipes for the start of the year, using their bars and nibbles.
Don't worry if you can't get hold of these nibbles, you can still create the recipe - they're just a delicious optional extra!
The first recipe I'll be sharing is this quinoa porridge. Have you tried quinoa porridge before?
It might seem a little strange as it's usually something eaten in a salad or as part of a healthy dinner but surprisingly it makes a delicious, creamy porridge too!
Of course, you can mix up the flavours if you want to. I find that coconut milk gives the creamiest result but you can also experiment with other dairy-free milks such as almond or rice milk.
More healthy breakfast ideas
📖 Recipe
Coconut Quinoa Porridge
A sweet & nutritious breakfast, using quinoa instead of oats, full of tropical flavours.
Ingredients
- 85 g / ½ cup quinoa
- 300 ml / 2 ¼ cups coconut milk + extra, for serving
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
To serve
- Chopped tropical fruit, such as pineapple, mango, kiwi, pomegranate
- Dried coconut
- (optional) 1 bag Nakd coconut nibbles
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa and drain. Add to a medium saucepan with the coconut milk, vanilla and maple syrup.
- Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes, until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid.
- Divide the quinoa between two bowls and stir in a little extra milk, to make it creamy.
- Serve with the fruit, dried coconut and optional nibbles. Enjoy!
Dee | Green Smoothie Gourmet says
Wonderful flavors Amiee! Quinoa is my secret love and your flavors make it a mini-vacation! Dee xx