Creamy Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
This dairy- and wheat-free quinoa porridge is thick and warming, with a creamy almond-milk base, brown sugar sweetness, vanilla, and a gentle cinnamon aroma. It makes a comforting breakfast for cold mornings, especially when you want a hearty alternative to traditional grain porridge.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Porridge, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 71
- Heart Health
- 24
- Metabolic
- 30
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the quinoa. Season with cinnamon and cook until toasted, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes. Pour in the almond milk, water, and vanilla, then stir in the brown sugar and salt. Bring to a boil, then cook over low heat until the porridge is thick and the grains are tender, about 25 minutes. Add more water if the liquid dries up before the quinoa finishes cooking. Stir occasionally, especially toward the end, to prevent burning.
- 2
Season with cinnamon and cook, stirring often, until toasted, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the almond milk, water, and vanilla, then stir in the brown sugar and salt.
- 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce to low and cook until the porridge is thick and the grains are tender, about 25 minutes.
- 5
If the liquid dries up before it finishes cooking, add more water as needed.
- 6
Stir occasionally, especially near the end, to prevent burning.
- Calories 195.41 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 5.26 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 36.08 g 13%
- Total Fat 3.4 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.1 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.65 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 81.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 3.21 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 13.5 g --
- Added Sugars 5.2 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 247.38 mg Moderate 19%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 4.05 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 76.62 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 1.23 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Porridge is made with 8 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almond Milk, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Puffs, and Ground Cinnamon. Each serving provides about 195.41 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Porridge made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Milk, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon Puffs, Ground Cinnamon, Quinoa. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Porridge?
- About 35 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 195.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Porridge easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Creamy Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Porridge healthy?
- Creamy Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Porridge has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 195.41 calories and 5.26 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 5.2 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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