Description
Start your day with this delightful Overnight Quinoa Porridge, a make-ahead breakfast that’s both healthy and delicious. It’s packed with wholesome ingredients like quinoa, almond butter, and fresh berries, offering a perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. This recipe is inspired by the joy of cooking together and rediscovering the fun in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Toppings: Fresh berries, almond butter, chopped nuts, shredded coconut
Instructions
- Combine rinsed quinoa, milk, water, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl or jar.
- Stir well to ensure everything is combined and there are no clumps of chia seeds.
- Cover the bowl or jar tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir the porridge. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk or water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve chilled, topped with fresh berries, a dollop of almond butter, and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute other plant-based milks like oat milk or soy milk.
- For a sweeter porridge, add more maple syrup.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- This porridge can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Overnight refrigeration
- Cuisine: Modern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (porridge only, without toppings)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg