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    Home » Real Food » Breakfast Recipes » Banana Nut Quinoa Porridge

    Banana Nut Quinoa Porridge

    By Kristen Chidsey | 69 Comments | Published May 11, 2018 | Updated June 8, 2020 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Start your day with a protein-packed, calcium-rich bowl of Banana Nut Quinoa Breakfast cereal and know that your morning will be fueled with nutrients you need to stay sharp, focused, and to start your day right!

    Banana Nut Quinoa Porridge: Start your day with a protein-packed, calcium-rich bowl of warm quinoa porridge and know that your morning will be fueled with nutrients you need to stay sharp, focused, and to start your day right!

    Breakfast Quinoa in white bowl topped with bananas and chopped nuts

    I feel like if I can tackle eating a nutritious breakfast every day my days go better and I eat healthier all day long--after all breakfast is ESSENTIAL in a healthy diet.

    I love my Peanut Butter Cup Power Smoothie and Homemade Egg McMuffin for high protein, healthy breakfast recipes. But I have found another high protein winner here with my latest--quinoa porridge.

    This warm quinoa porridge is swimming in a sweet, creamy broth flavored with bananas and vanilla. Crunchy walnuts and chia seeds add various textural components along with added fiber and healthy fats that help sustain energy longer.

    So while you may think that porridge sounds boring, mushy, or old-fashioned--Banana Nut Quinoa Porridge is none of the above. It is filled with texture, flavor, and made with trendy new superfoods!

    And if that doesn't convince you to give quinoa for breakfast a try--each serving contains a whopping 18 grams of protein!!!

    What makes Breakfast Quinoa so good for you?

    • Each serving of quinoa has 8 grams of plant-based protein.
    • Naturally gluten-free.
    • Bananas are full of potassium and naturally sweet, so you can skip the added sugars most breakfast cereals have.
    • When cooked in milk, breakfast porridge is high in calcium.
    • By topping the porridge with chia seeds, you add Omega 3s and a hefty dose of fiber (not to mention some nice contrast in texture.)

    Modifications Banana Breakfast Quinoa

    • Make this quinoa porridge vegan by using almond, coconut, or soy milk and omitting the egg.
    • The egg is added to this breakfast porridge recipe to naturally boost protein and to give the porridge a custardy texture. This recipe works without the egg.
    • Omit walnuts for Banana Quinoa Porridge, making this safe for those with nut allergies.
    • It is not necessary to blend the bananas into the milk. You can simply slice the bananas and let them fall apart into the quinoa as the porridge cooks. I personally prefer to blend the bananas for creamy quinoa oatmeal that is equally sweet in every bite.
    bowl of quinoa porridge topped with bananas and nuts

    Banana Nut Quinoa Porridge

    Start your day with a protein-packed, calcium rich bowl of Banana Nut Quinoa Breakfast cereal and know that your morning will be fueled with nutrients you need to stay sharp, focused, and to start your day right!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 357kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup dried quinoa
    • 4 cups milk divided
    • 3 ripe bananas divided
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla
    • dash of salt
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
    • Drizzle of honey or maple syrup optional
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    Instructions

    • For best results, soak quinoa in 1 cup water overnight. This step is not necessary, but helps create a softer, more porridge like consistency.
    • Blend together 2 cups milk, egg, vanilla, salt with 2 ripe bananas. Pour into large saucepan and stir in quinoa. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 15-20 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring every few minutes. Stir in the chia seeds.
    • To serve: Dish out quinoa porridge into 4 bowls, add ½ cup milk to each bowl, ¼ of the remaining banana sliced, and a tablespoon of the chopped walnuts. If you like things sweet, feel free to drizzle each bowl with a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. I find the bananas make this dish sweet enough for me...

    Nutrition

    Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 344mg | Potassium: 615mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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    About Kristen Chidsey

    Hi, I am Kristen, creator of A Mind "Full" Mom. I believe that making a wholesome family meal does not need to be hard or expensive! I love nothing more than to share with you delicious solutions for your hungry family.

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    1. Colleen

      October 26, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Has anyone made this recipe with the Instant Pot (or similar)? Wondering on any modifications you needed to make to prevent a burn notice. Thanks!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        October 27, 2020 at 6:44 am

        Hi Colleen! I have not tried this recipe myself in the instant pot, but maybe someone else will chime in 😉 I would personally suggest mixing the ingredients together in a heat-safe dish and then placing that dish on a rack above 2 cups of water. I would cook for 5 minutes on high pressure (you need to add a bit more time to account for the bowl than it typically takes quinoa to cook directly in the pot). I hope that gives you a starting point 🙂

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        • Colleen

          October 27, 2020 at 5:58 pm

          Thanks for the suggestions! I'm going to make as is and then play with your suggestions to try to get the IP down since I suspect this will be a total winner at our house!

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          • Kristen Chidsey

            October 27, 2020 at 7:16 pm

            I hope you nail it! Keep us posted! I hope you enjoy!

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    2. Angie

      June 28, 2020 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      I loved this so much and so did my toddlers! My toddlers ate the entire pot. Definitely doubling this recipe next time. It's too good!! Thank you for such a wonderful recipe!

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        June 29, 2020 at 7:04 am

        I love hearing how much you both enjoyed Angie! Thank you for taking the time to share!

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    3. Alyssa

      March 03, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      I just made this this morning without the nuts. It's amazing. It's just the perfect amount of sweet and gives you so much energy. For sure going to make this a breakfast staple. Thank you so much for the recipe 🙂

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        March 03, 2019 at 3:05 pm

        I am so glad you enjoyed Alyssa! This breakfast does keep us full all day!

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    4. Catherine

      February 23, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Dear Kristen, what a wonderful start to the day...looks deliciously wholesome and satisfying. xoxo, Catherine

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      • Kristen Chidsey

        February 23, 2016 at 5:45 pm

        Thanks Catherine!

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