This delicious quinoa breakfast porridge rocks vitamins, minerals, and over 15 grams of plant-based protein for an energy-packed meal.
Looking for a healthy high-protein breakfast porridge? One with the whole nine yards of essential amino acids and more?
Something high-fiber, nutrient-dense, and energy-rich? A bowl that’s fast, easy, and economical to make?
Well this delicious quinoa porridge recipe has your jam.
Not only does is pack steel-cut oats and Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (HTB)—both major players in the nutritional realm—it rocks vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, prebiotics, and over 15 grams of plant-based protein a bowl.
And that’s not including all the fruit and nuts onboard.
A healthy breakfast is all about ingredients, and this delicious homemade porridge recipe packs the best.
Take quinoa, for instance, with all nine essential amino acids, or Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat (HTB) and steel-cut oats. Both have been shown by voluminous studies to facilitate health.
And don’t get me started on all the antioxidant-rich toppings you can add.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Equipment
- Saucepan.
- Mixing bowl.
- Colander.
- Cutting board.
- Knife set.
- Flatware/cutlery.
- Crockery.
- Food storage container.
Ingredients
- Filtered water.
- Quinoa.
- HTB.
- Oats.
- Plant milk.
- Vegan butter.
- Vanilla.
- Pink salt.
- Stevia.
- Date syrup.
- Fruit.
- Nuts.
- Pumpkin pie spice.
A healthy porridge is even more delicious—and nutritious—when you add nuts and seeds. In fact studies show that people who eat the most nuts are generally healthier overall.
Such as . . .
- Walnuts.
- Almonds.
- Pecans.
- Brazil nuts.
- Cashews.
- Peanuts.
- Pistachios.
- Hazelnuts.
- Macadamia.
- Hemps seeds
- Chia seeds.
- Acai seeds.
- Flax seeds.
- Sunflower seeds.
- Sesame seeds.
- Pumpkin seeds.
It’s also a no-brainer to add fruit. Think bananas, berries, apples, peaches, on and on, though I never mix berries with bananas much anymore. Studies show the two combined can diminish nutrients. You can learn more about that here.
The healthiest fruits, by the way, are certified organic, local or homegrown, eaten in season, perfectly ripe, and consumed in their peels (when possible).
I also rock raisins, prunes, dates, apricots, cherries, cranberries, and other dried fruits. They’re all fiber-rich and nutrient-dense.
Instructions
- Prep toppings, mix in bowl and set aside (fruits, nuts, seeds, etc.)
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add all ingredients except toppings, spices, extract, syrup, vegan butter, and nut milk.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Cook to desired consistency, adding water if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
- Add your favorite porridge toppings.
Porridge Topping Ideas
- Energy bites.
- Carob chips.
- Cacao nibs.
- Coconut.
- Nut butters.
- Granola.
- Trail mix.
- Muesli.
- Protein powder.
Bon appetite!
Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Porridge with Buckwheat & Oats
Ingredients
- 4 cups filtered water.
- 1/2 cup quinoa.
- 1/2 cup oats.
- 1/2 cup Sprouted HTB.
- 3/4 cup plant milk.
- 1 tbsp vegan butter.
- 1 tsp pink salt.
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract.
- 3/4 tsp stevia.
- 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice.
- 1/4 cup dried fruit.
- 2 tbsp date syrup.
Instructions
- Prep toppings, mix in bowl and set aside (fruits, nuts, seeds, etc.)
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Add all ingredients except toppings, spices, extract, syrup, vegan butter, and nut milk.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Cook to desired consistency, adding more water if needed.
- Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
- Add your favorite porridge toppings.
Notes
Nutrition
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