Delicious Flaxseed Quinoa Porridge

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Healthy flaxseed quinoa porridge: a protein-rich, gluten-free superfood breakfast made with simple, nourishing ingredients.

When the weather is warm, make raw flaxseed overnight porridge . But, when the weather gets cold, there’s nothing like a nourishing bowl of this creamy flaxseed quinoa porridge to warm up to.

The best part is that you just need a few simple ingredients. Once you get it down, you can prepare it in different ways. This recipe uses grain-free superfood ingredients and is now my family’s cool weather breakfast addiction.

Why You Should Make this Porridge Instead of Oats

If you already have a favorite breakfast cereal you may be wondering why you should make this flaxseed quinoa porridge.

First of all, it may surprise you to learn that while cereal like oats are naturally gluten free, the majority of oat crops are contaminated with wheat and pesticide residue.

To limit this risk of wheat contamination, some people that are gluten free opt for use gluten-free oats. But, that doesn’t solve the problem of the glyphosate residue on many oats crops today.

If you have resumed eating grains or have grains included in your diet, you should know that oats are one of the highest glyphosate contaminated crops. Glyphosate is a toxic pesticide that has been linked to many diseases and conditions, including cancer.

That doesn’t mean that you can’t ever eat oats, but grocery store oats are not where it’s at. In addition, grains like oats, should ideally be sprouted or soaked before being consumed.

Benefits of Eating Quinoa Flaxseed Cereal

For those that like eating a warm bowl of cereal in the morning, you’ll find that this cereal has similar textures of warm cereal with the added benefit of including two superfoods: quinoa and flaxseed.

As an added benefit, foods like flaxseed and quinoa help to lower blood sugar, reduce heart disease and curb appetite. Going to the bathroom should also get easier after a enjoying a bowl of this delicious breakfast treat.

Ingredients in Flaxseed Quinoa Porridge

You only need a few ingredients for this recipe.

• quinoa seeds (A type of edible pseudograin that comes in comes in red, yellow, black and white. I used the white quinoa in this recipe, but you can also use red quinoa).
• ground flaxseeds (Gives the porridge a creamy slightly nutty flavor. Don’t use the superfine variety for this).
• almond milk or raw or grass-fed pasture raised dairy milk
• maple syrup (Use 100% organic syrup for natural sweetness)
• vanilla extract (real organic vanilla extract)
• ground cinnamon (get the best that you can)
• sea salt (enhances all the other flavors – don’t skip it)
• optional: fresh berries, seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds or other fresh fruit)

Health Benefits of Quinoa Flaxseed Porridge

Quinoa: Quinoa is chucked full of health benefits. For example, there is a large amount of protein in quinoa. Just one cup of quinoa gives you 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber! Another benefit of quinoa is that it is a complete protein. That means that it has all nine essential amino acids.

Flaxseed Meal: One serving of ground flaxseed is packed with protein, fiber and omega-3 fats. Flaxseed is a great source of b vitamins, like thiamine. Thiamine is great for energy production and cell metabolism.

Milk: I recommend using unsweetened nut milk like almond milk. If there is a nut allergy, or you want to keep things nut-free, coconut milk is also another feasible option. You can also opt for grass-fed pasture raised raw milk to make it even more nutritious. I’ve made this recipe both ways and either works well.

Vanilla Extract: Use real vanilla extract not vanilla essence.

Salt: Don’t be scared. You just need a pinch. I like using Himalayan or Real salt which are full of healthy minerals. Don’t use processed salt.

Tools Needs:

This recipe is pretty simple to put together. You don’t even need a food processor.

• medium saucepan
• serving bowls

How to Make this Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Once you get the basics down of this soul-nourishing bowl of goodness, you can customize it using fresh fruit and nuts. You can even top the porridge with hemp seeds or chia seeds for a boost of healthy fats and fatty acids.

Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Do not add extra oils or seasonings. This part should take about 15 minutes.

Step 2: Once the water has dried up, add milk, flaxseed, maple syrup and salt keeping the temperature on low-medium heat.

Step 3: As the porridge cooks, keep stirring until some of the milk evaporates and it starts to get thick. You’ll need to have the pot uncovered for it to get thick. In a matter of minutes. you’ll have a new favorite breakfast that is healthier than regular oatmeal using amazing ingredients.

Step 4: Top with fresh blueberries, nuts or other fruit. Add an additional drizzle of maple syrup (if desired).

Other Ways to Top this Quinoa Flaxseed Superfood Breakfast

• unsweetened coconut flakes
• grain-free granola
• pumpkin seeds
• goji berries

How to Store Leftovers & Extra Tips and Tricks

Put any leftovers in an airtight container. You can store it up to 5 days in the refrigerator. As a matter of fact, this is a really easy recipe for a make-ahead breakfast. Make the amount of cereal that you’ll need at the beginning of the week. When it’s time to eat breakfast, warm the cereal you’d like in a saucepan and add the appropriate amount milk. Heat slowly until the desired thickness and temperature is achieved.

Do not put the heat to high or you’ll scorch the bottom of the pot.

Flaxseed Quinoa Porridge Video

More Healthy Breakfast Ideas

Creamy Almond Porridge

Almond Flour Banana Pancakes

Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl

Original February 5, 2023 Updated for content: November 8, 2024

Updated for Format: February 5, 2026