20-Minute Creamy Quinoa Porridge (Vegan)
Mar 5, 2018 (Last updated May 14, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani
You’re going to love the creamy and pleasantly chewy texture of this quinoa porridge! This quinoa breakfast bowl recipe is a great substitute for oatmeal and is naturally gluten-free and vegan. It’s easy to make using simple pantry ingredients and is cooked on the stovetop in just 20 minutes. It’s one of my very favourite vegan breakfast recipes here on the blog.
So, let me tell you exactly how to make this delectable quinoa breakfast bowl so that you can enjoy it pronto!
Ingredient Notes:
- Quinoa – The base of this recipe and naturally gluten-free. My favourite quinoa to use for this recipe is the white quinoa because it’s less crunchy than red or black. I recipe tested it with red quinoa and it was still yummy, but I much prefer the chewy texture of the white quinoa.
- Coconut Milk – Adds delicious creaminess to this recipe while keeping it dairy-free. I also recipe tested this with almond milk, which was good but not as creamy or gourmet. If you do want to use almond milk I’d recommend homemade almond milk since it’s much more creamy and rich.
- Fruits of choice – My favourite fruits to use are fresh mango and raspberries, I’ve also recipe tested this with frozen and thawed mixed berries and it’s delicious.
How to make Quinoa Porridge:
This recipe is so incredibly simple to make and it comes together in minutes. Anyone can do it from newbie cooks to those who don’t cook vegan recipes often.
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So there we have it! A delicious recipe for quinoa porridge that’s a great substitute for oatmeal! Made with quinoa and coconut milk, it’s irresistibly creamy and so lush! Ready in 20 minutes, you will be making this quinoa breakfast bowl on repeat.
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20-Minute Creamy Quinoa Porridge (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (400 ml)
- 2 tsp maple syrup or to taste
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- splashes of water if needed
For topping:
- 1/2 cup raspberries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup mango fresh or frozen, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
- 2 tbsp coconut shavings to sprinkle
Instructions
- In saucepan, combine quinoa, milk, maple syrup and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer quinoa until cooked (approx. 12-15 minutes). And splashes more water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Divide quinoa porridge between two bowls and top with raspberries and mango. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, and coconut shavings.
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should i be covering with lid during the simmer? thanks!
Hi Corinne, it is optional! I usually don’t but you absolutely can.
Can you replace the coconut milk with something else?
Hi Ann! Yes, you can replace the coconut milk with with any other type of plant-based milk. I like to use Coconut milk because it makes the porridge more creamy!
Hi I can you use quinoa flakes instead?
I have not recipe tested with coconut flakes but I do believe it would affect the cook time as quinoa flakes is more similar to rolled oats. If you’re interested in using quinoa flakes then I’d recommend checking out my “Easy Oatmeal Recipe” and substituting the oats for the quinoa flakes! This will be a much more similar substitution. 🙂
I really enjoyed this delicious breakfast, Thank You for sharing your recipe. Modified with blueberries and toasted walnuts, a dash of coconut yogurt, topped with hemp seeds. I appreciate the inspiration with your recipe!
Wow love the mods you made! It all sounds delicious! Really glad that you enjoyed the recipe and love how you made it your own!
Can I use Oats milk?
Hi Maria! Yes you can substitute with oat milk! I really like canned coconut milk for an ultra creamy porridge, but oat milk will also work and be delicious. 🙂
Can I do oatmilk instead?
Hi Ashley, yes you can use oat milk instead. It will still be delicious. 🙂
would you serve this cold or hot?
Hi Safina! You can do either! But I like to serve it warm. 🙂
Wonderful base recipe! It is delicious written as-is or with other toppings. Everyone in my family loved this, Thank you!
Oh thank you Jenni! I’m thrilled that you love this recipe as much as we do!
Hi! Your recipes are always so sparkling delicious! Is it still good reheated for enjoying the next day?
Thank you:)
What a sweet compliment! Thank you so much! And yes absolutely! I love to reheat this porridge for next day breakfast. You might like to add a few splashes of almond milk to thin for reheating. 🙂
Thank you so much for your amazing vegan blog! Can’t wait to make my first recipe ????
Shanell you are so sweet! Thanks so much for the lovely comment. I hope you enjoy the recipes. xx