Instant Pot Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe

Instant Pot Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe

Make a delicious and nutritious breakfast in just about 20 minutes with this easy Instant Pot quinoa porridge. Simply combine quinoa, milk, and a pinch of salt in your pressure cooker, set it to cook for 2 minutes, and enjoy a warm bowl of quinoa oatmeal. You can also prepare it ahead of time and store it in mason jars for convenient breakfasts throughout the week.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, world cuisine
Servings 4
Calories 174 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups almond milk, divided – preferably homemade almond milk
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional toppings:

  • 1 cup seasonal fruit
  • 1 cup granola or chopped nuts
  • Maple syrup or honey for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Place rinsed quinoa, 1 cup almond milk, and a pinch of salt in the bowl of your instant pot. Give it a mix.
  • Secure the lid, move the steam release valve to the sealing position. Select Manual/Pressure Cook to cook on high pressure for 1 minute. It should take 4-5 minutes for it to come to full pressure.
  • When the cooking cycle is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 6-7 minutes, then carefully move the steam release valve to the venting position to release any remaining pressure. When the floating valve drops, remove the lid.
  • Fluff the quinoa with a spoon and add in the rest of the almond milk. Give it a stir.

Notes

  • 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 breakfast quinoa on the go.
  • Do I need to use oil to grease the bottom of the pot? I don’t think that it is necessary to use oil while cooking quinoa in an instant pot. It does not stick.
  • Can I use other types of quinoas? Yes, you can. However, be sure to increase the cooking time to 4 minutes for red, black, and tricolor quinoa as they take longer to cook.
  • Can I use other flavorings? Absolutely. Use this recipe as a basic one and add in other flavoring ingredients like a pinch of ground cinnamon and a splash of vanilla extract. During the fall I usually top it off with baked apples. If you want, you can also top it off with chocolate chips as well.
  • Can I double the recipe? You sure can. This almond quinoa oatmeal recipe makes 3 cups of cooked quinoa, which serves 4 people. However, if you want to make it for the whole week and store in mason jars, you can double the recipe. If you do so, the cooking time should not change.
  • The calorie information does not include the optional toppings.
  •  

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 310mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gCalcium: 170mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Instant Pot Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Article Categories:
American Recipes

Comments are closed.