Quinoa Oatmeal
I love starting my mornings with this warm and healthy quinoa oatmeal! I simmer hearty quinoa with nuts, fresh fruit, and my milk of choice to create a creamy, and satisfying quinoa porridge. It is high in fiber and protein, gluten free and I can have it ready in just 30 minutes, the perfect way to start my day.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 275kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups low fat milk 1% or 2% will work, or your favorite plant based milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups fresh berries of choice including strawberries, blueberries, raspberries or a combination
- 1 medium banana sliced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 dash salt
- ¼ cup chopped pecans toasted
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 8 tsp honey
Instructions
- Rinse your quinoa with cold water. Combine 1 cup milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat and let the cooked quinoa stand, covered for 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of sliced berries, ½ of the banana slices, ½ of the toasted nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, pinch of salt and 4 tsp honey.
- Transfer to serving bowls and top with a drizzle of honey, milk, berries, banana slices and nuts.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for making quinoa oatmeal is to always keep the pot covered while it cooks. This helps the quinoa steam properly and turn soft and fluffy. I let it sit for a few extra minutes after the liquid is gone so it finishes cooking in the steam, which makes the texture perfect.
- Rinse the quinoa well: I always rinse the quinoa before cooking to wash away any bitterness. It takes just a minute and makes the taste cleaner and milder.
- Add a pinch of salt early: I sprinkle a little salt at the start to bring out the nutty flavor. It helps the quinoa taste more balanced and not flat.
- Use a mix of milk and water: I cook it with half milk and half water for a creamy texture. Coconut or almond milk adds a nice richness too.
- Stir gently halfway through cooking: I give it a light stir so the grains cook evenly and do not stick to the pot. It helps the texture stay fluffy.
- Cut fruit into smaller pieces: If I’m using larger fruit or berries like strawberries or blackberries, I slice them in half or even into quarters to make them easier to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g