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.
Ingredients
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
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