Quinoa porridge with fruit
Nutrition per serving
A comforting porridge made with quinoa instead of oats, creamy and gluten-free. Topped with fresh fruit and nuts, it is a high-protein, energising breakfast to start the day well.
Prep: 5 min | Cooking: 15 min | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: Easy
Calculated per serving from the Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities in the list. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 235 kcal · 10 g protein · 39 g carbohydrate · 3 g fat
Ingredients
- 100 g quinoa
- 300 ml milk
- 1 banana
- 150 g red berries
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Method
- Cook the quinoa in the milk until creamy.
- Stir in the cinnamon and chia seeds.
- Pour into bowls.
- Top with the banana and red berries.
Nutritional benefits
Quinoa is a complete, gluten-free plant protein, higher in protein than oats, which makes this porridge particularly filling. The milk provides calcium, the fruit vitamins and fibre. A complete, energising and original breakfast.
Variations and substitutions
- With plant-based milk for a vegan version.
- With seasonal fruit.
- With peanut or almond butter.
- With cocoa for a chocolate version.
Storage and make-ahead
Keeps for 3 days in the fridge: make a large batch for several mornings. Reheat with a little milk.
💡 Good to know
Cook a big batch of quinoa in advance: the morning porridge then comes together in a few minutes.
Related reading
Discover more healthy & balanced recipes · vegetarian recipes · gluten-free recipes · high-protein recipes.
Foods in this recipe: quinoa · milk · banana · red berries · chia seeds.
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