I don’t know what your place is like in the morning but there is only one word to describe mine – chaos. To be more precise, utter madness and complete chaos. Between frantically getting three kids ready for school, heated debates with an eight and six year old about what will and won’t go it into their lunch-boxes and scrambling for lost car keys, mobile phones, spelling books and soccer boots I only have a few minutes to get breakfast on the table. If you feel yourself nodding in agreement then this quick and easy recipe is for you. My creamy 3 Minute Quinoa and Chia Porridge is wholesome, comforting, nutritious, gluten free and perfect fuel for a busy day ahead.
Quinoa flakes are much faster to whip up in the morning than regular quinoa so I always opt for flakes when time is of the essence. Quinoa and chia are an excellent source of fibre, protein, magnesium, iron and Omega 3 so you’ll feel great knowing your morning bowl is packed with so much ‘superfood’ goodness. Quinoa and chia are both naturally gluten free so they are a great alternative to oats in the morning and they are also nutritionally superior. Win, win.
I prepare my porridge with regular milk but feel free to use almond or coconut milk if you follow a vegan or paleo diet. If your porridge has thickened too much simply add an extra splash of milk to loosen it for a creamy texture. Top with your favourite nut and fruit combinations as I have done in these photos. I sprinkled my porridge with grated apple, chopped pistachio, flaked almonds, cinnamon and a honey drizzle. Enjoy!
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- ⅓ cup quinoa flakes
- 2 tbs white chia seeds
- 2 tbs honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Chopped fruit and nuts of your choice to serve
- Place quinoa flakes in a sieve and rinse under running water to remove bitterness.
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer over low heat for 3 minutes or until desired consistency is achieved. For a thinner consistency add more milk if required and for a thicker consistency simmer a little longer.
- Pour porridge into bowls and top with fruits and nuts of your choice.
- Place quinoa flakes in a sieve and rinse under running water to remove bitterness.
- Add all ingredients to Thermomix and cook 3 min/50C/speed 2/reverse mode. For a thinner consistency add more milk if required and for a thicker consistency cook a little longer.
- Pour porridge into bowls and top with fruits and nuts of your choice.
Sounds delicious and can’t wait to make it! Would this work in the microwave?
Yes it would Gemma but microwave strengths vary so I would test in 1 minute increments. Enjoy!
Delicious. I’ve made it 2 mornings in a row. Even converted my oat porridge eating husband on to it.
Marilyn I’m so glad you loved my Quinoa and Chia Porridge Recipe. Enjoy!