It is no secret that I am a big fan of a big bowl of porridge in the morning. I think there is something so comforting about a bowl of almond milk oatmeal or overnight steel cut oats that you can garnish with whatever fruits or nut you have on hand. If the concept of cooking quinoa for breakfast is new to you or the idea of quinoa cooked in milk sounds strange, I am pretty sure that this recipe will make you want to look for more quinoa breakfast ideas. Because I think we can all agree that eating quinoa for breakfast is a great way to start the day with a healthy dose of plant-based protein. Not only it is filling but also convenient because most porridge recipes can be enjoyed warm or cold, which makes it a great option to include it in your meal prep to enjoy throughout the week. I shared my recipe for the stove-top version of coconut quinoa porridge a few years back and since then it has become a reader favorite. So I thought why not recreate the same recipe but this time cook it in my new favorite kitchen toy, Instant pot. If you are new to cooking quinoa in an electric pressure cooker, be sure to check out my comprehensive recipe post on how to cook quinoa in Instant pot. This instant quinoa breakfast recipe is loosely based on that recipe but geared more towards a breakfast dish than a savory one. Intrigued? Let’s break it down:
Ingredients for Instant Pot Quinoa Breakfast Porridge:
The basic quinoa oatmeal recipe has only 3 ingredients: Quinoa, milk, and a pinch of salt.
Uncooked Quinoa: I used white (aka pearl) quinoa as it cooks faster than other quinoa types like red, black, and tricolor quinoa. You can certainly use other types of quinoa in this recipe but will have to adjust the cooking time. We will talk about that more below.Milk: I prefer making this recipe with plant-based milk such as homemade almond milk (storebought would also work). However, you can also use regular cow’s milk or other types of plant-based milk like coconut milk. Optional Toppings: While I truly enjoy this quinoa and almond milk breakfast bowl topped off with seasonal fruit, berry puree, and nuts, they are totally optional and can be omitted if you want just a basic quinoa porridge bowl instead.Almond milk vs Coconut Milk: I made this quinoa porridge recipe with almond milk, but you can also use coconut milk. However, due to its higher fat content, the coconut milk quinoa is thicker in consistency than the version made with almond milk.
How to make quinoa breakfast cereal in an electric pressure cooker:
The process of making quinoa porridge in an instant pot has six folds:
Can I make ahead and store this pressure cooker quinoa breakfast in mason jars?
You sure can. As a matter of fact, I usually make a batch of it on the weekend, divide it amongst 4 mason jars, top each jar with fruits and nuts/granola, tighten the lid, and store it in the fridge for healthy instant quinoa breakfast on the go. If the idea of having quinoa for breakfast instead of oatmeal is a foreign one, I promise you that my version of pressure cooker quinoa porridge is going to convert you to a believer. This is especially the case if you are in need of an alternative to the usual oatmeal. Give it a try and be sure to check out a few other recipes I have for you below.
Other Instant Pot Quinoa Recipes You Might Also Like:
Basic Quinoa in Instant PotInstant Pot Mexican Quinoa Bowl
Other Plant-Based Breakfast Bowls You might like:
Buckwheat Porridge recipeInstant Pot Steel Cut OatsSteel Cut Overnight OatsCrockpot Steel Cut OatsBreakfast Farro Bowl
