Steel-Cut Oats and Quinoa Breakfast combines two powerhouse whole grains for a hearty, fiber- and protein-packed porridge that’s perfect for meal prep. Nutty quinoa and chewy steel-cut oats come together with almond meal and flax for sustained energy and a satisfying texture.
Prep Time: 5 mins • Cook Time: 20 mins • Additional Time: 15 mins • Total Time: 40 mins • Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup quinoa, rinsed
- ½ cup steel-cut oats
- 2 tbsp almond meal
- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (or to taste)
Directions
- Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rinsed quinoa and steel-cut oats. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the grains are tender and most liquid is absorbed, about 15–20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in almond meal and flaxseed meal until evenly combined.
- Transfer to a container, sprinkle with cinnamon, cool about 15 minutes, then refrigerate for storage. Reheat individual portions with a splash of milk or water.
Cook’s Note
Top with fresh fruit, nuts, a drizzle of maple syrup or a spoonful of nut butter for extra flavor. If you don’t have quinoa, simply double the steel-cut oats for a traditional porridge.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
- Calories: 191
- Total Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Sodium: 8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 31 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Total Sugars: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Vitamin C: 0 mg
- Calcium: 57 mg
- Iron: 3 mg
- Potassium: 207 mg