This quinoa porridge is more like having dessert for breakfast. It is high in protein and full of other important nutrients.
Adding a few raisins or sultanas that are unsweetened and unsulfured adds some more sweetness to this mix. Raisins are a healthy, tasty food when eaten in moderation. They are a good source of nutrients and add a tasty sweetness to desserts and snacks. According to Medical News Today, they have many health benefits.
Quinoa Coconut Almond Porridge
Ingredients:
1/2 C cooked quinoa See how to Cook Quinoa
2 Tbsps Sultanas (light raisins) or raisins
1/2 C Almond Milk
7 Almonds (soaked)
1 Tbsp Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1/4 tsp Stevia (liquid)
1/2 – 1 tsp. cinnamon
Pinch of Himalyan salt
1 tsp honey
Directions:
- The night before: Put the almonds in water to soak overnight. Also, put quinoa, sultanas, almond milk and salt into a pot.
- In the morning: Simmer the quinoa mixture for 10 minutes.
- Pour into a bowl and mix in almonds.
- Put coconut oil and honey on top.
- Sprinkle cinnamon.
- Eat and enjoy the dessert breakfast.
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More quinoa recipes:
Deluxe Quinoa Pudding (vegan & gluten free) – This is an extra special quinoa pudding made from my favorite grain that as we now know is really a seed. You can simply cook it on top of the stove in a pot till it is the consistency you like, but baking it makes it extra yummy! The raisins and dried apricots add a very tasty sweetness. I love pecans and that is what for me makes it a deluxe pudding. You can use other nuts if you prefer.
Quinoa with Pomegranate and Cashews – What an exotic delicious combination this quinoa with pomegranate and cashews dish is! Also, it is a very filling meal full of nutrients. The good news is that it is exceptionally easy to make in minutes.
Quick Quinoa Porridge – This quinoa porridge is a gluten-free grain that is actually a seed full of protein and it really is super quick to make.
Quinoa Arugula Salad – This is a yummy and nourishing quinoa arugula salad for any season. It is full of good protein from the quinoa and the pumpkin seeds.It is a whole meal in one bowl.
This looks great, but I have a question. Can I give stevia to a 4-year-old? If not, what would be a healthy substitute to sugar in this case?
I use Quinoa in all my hot cereals or with rice. I love your recipe ,made a smiliar one this morning.
Galina, yes stevia is made from a plant and is good for us. It is important to get a good quality stevia though. I have just updated the recipe to include a link to stevia.
Good for you Barbara, simple isnèt it. 🙂
Please let me know where i can buy Stevia on line, Thank you Diana
What is sultanas?
Debbke, They are a light raisin. Thank you for the question, I will update the recipe with this info.