Crock Pot Quinoa Porridge

Love porridge! This time I made a lazy Crock Pot Quinoa Porridge, slowly cooked, full of nutrients, creamy, warming and delicious. You can make it on the stove top, just less lazy that way.  I love my Crock Pot because I can set the time when it starts to cook at night and  then we have warm porridge when we wake up. You do all the prep the night before.  Here I topped mine with almonds, cacao nibs and maple syrup. Full printable recipe below this post.

Quinoa makes a great alternative to oats but honestly I love all kinds of porridge, millet, buckwheat, teff …. as long at is is creamy and warm! Quinoa is loaded with nutrients, is rich in plant based protein, also gluten free and has plenty of fiber. I like to add some fruit to cook along with the porridge to make it even more creamier and to add natural sweetness. Cinnamon and maple syrup are my flavorings and they go so well together.

Another great porridge like breakfast could be my Superfood Overnight Oats with lots of goodies topped with fruit. Easy, no cooking just mixing ingredients, the same for my Bircher Muesli with seeds, dried and fresh fruit. The Crunchy Buckwheat Granola is a bit more work upfront but so worth it, nutrient loaded with activated buckwheat, and it is crunchy as the title says. So many delicious ways to start your day!  Adding a little plant based milk or yogurt and your breakfast is ready to be enjoyed.

Let me know if you loved this as much as I do! Perfect for a cold morning, who am I kidding, any morning … it makes you feel all cozy and warm inside. As a bonus the house smells AMAZING when you wake up.

Tina x

ps. if you like this recipe you can print it or pin the picture below to you Pinterest board

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Crock Pot Quinoa Porridge

The lazy breakfast that is full of nutrients, my Crock Pot Quinoa Porridge is creamy, warming and delicious. You can make it on a stove top, just less lazy that way. 

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time9 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Total Time9 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast, porridge, quinoa, slow cooker

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 349kcal

Author: Tina

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa rinsed very well
• 2 cups plant based milk of choice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp vanilla essence or vanilla powder
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 medium apple, grated
• 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds or walnuts, topping
• 2 tbsp cacao nibs
• more maple syrup to taste

Instructions

• Rinse quinoa very well, it can taste bitter when not rinsed enough. 
• Add to the slow cooker together with the plant based milk, cinnamon, vanilla, apple and maple syrup. Stir, 
• Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve warm or cold with toppings. 

Notes

Slow cookers can differ in warmth, if you find that yours tends to be on the warmer side you may want to add a little more fluids like a 1/4 to 1/2 cup of milk extra. If you are using it for the first time, try it during the day and see if you need to add extra or not.