WINTER BREAKFAST: Quinoa Porridge

If you're looking for a nourishing, delicious warm breakfast to start your day, and you're feeling a little over eggs, give this quinoa porridge a try. It's one of my favourite breakfasts during the luteal phase (the week before my period), when I'm more prone to constipation and find that a warm, fibre-rich meal helps keep things moving.

Why you'll love it:

  • Supports sustained energy levels without the mid-morning crash

  • Rich in fibre to support regular bowel motions and feed beneficial gut bacteria

  • Warm and comforting, making it ideal for supporting digestion during the cooler months

  • Gluten-free and dairy-free

Serves 1–2

Ingredients

  • ½ cup uncooked Quinoa, rinsed

  • 1 cup water

  • 3/4 cup Coconut Milk (or milk of choice)

  • 1 tbsp Chia Seeds

  • 1 tbsp Flaxseeds

  • ½ tsp Cinnamon

  • Pinch of salt

Toppings (choose as desired)

  • Sliced Almonds or Walnuts

  • Fresh Berries or sliced Banana

  • 1–2 tsp Honey

  • Extra cinnamon

Method

  1. Add quinoa and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 12–15 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.

  3. Stir in coconut milk, chia seeds, flaxseeds, cinnamon, and salt.

  4. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy.

  5. Transfer to a bowl and add your preferred toppings.

  6. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with extra cinnamon before serving.

For extra protein: add a spoonful of protein powder (we love hemp and collagen protein powders).

Madeleine Lewin