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coconut quinoa porridge (and a trip to Montana!)

Our bags are packed and our bellies are full.

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Taylor, Henry and I are leaving farm chores behind us for the first time since February.  We have been waiting all year for our first vacation and could not be more stoked to put our daily routine on hold for a while. Carhartts, pocket knives, and farm boots are put away for the first time in 10 months!

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See you later Tumbleweed Farm. We are free!

roadtrip!!!

We both gobbled down these amazing quinoa bowls and immediately hit the road. By the way, quinoa for breakfast is AMAZING! Especially when it’s cooked in creamy coconut milk.

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roadtrip!!

We love a good road trip. I will do a few posts on our trip to Montana along with some good eats along the way. We are staying with my brother and his girlfriend and plan to cook, drink festive cocktails, and hike around beautiful Montana.

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See you from Big Sky. Until then, pour a cup of extra strong coffee and whip up some coconut quinoa porridge. Enjoy!

coconut quinoa porridge

Prep Time: 5 mins.    Cook Time: 15 mins.    Serves: 2

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 1/4 cups canned coconut milk (plus more for drizzling) I used full fat but feel free to use lite coconut milk.
  • 1 TBS pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 banana chopped
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup pecans
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Combine quinoa, coconut milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover for about 15 minutes or until quinoa has absorbed most of the coconut milk and can be fluffed with a fork. 
  2. Divide quinoa among bowls and top with maple syrup, chopped banana, raisins and pecans. Drizzle with more coconut milk if desired.
  3. Enjoy hot!

Notes

Use this recipe as a guide. Adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary.


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12 thoughts on “coconut quinoa porridge (and a trip to Montana!)

  1. mary ann says:

    God knows you 2 deserve some down time!!! Happy trails!

  2. I still have never tried quinoa porridge, I’ll have to give it a go! Have an amazing break x

  3. Connie says:

    We are around for Thanksgiving, come on by if you get this way!

  4. Jennifer says:

    Sounds delicious. I love quinoa porridge! And that is the cutest family photo!

  5. Julia says:

    You guys already have snow? I’m so jealous, it’s dry as a bone here! Have a fun and safe trip to Montana!

  6. I am so happy you two are finally taking a break from the farm for some quality family time! You are a pro at road trips, and I am looking forward to your posts along the way and hearing about Henry’s fun times in the car : ) Thanks for a gorgeous bowl of breakfast inspiration!

  7. quinoa and coconut milk for breakfast?! why didn’t I think of that? sounds amazing! also, you guys totally deserve a vacation… enjoy 🙂

  8. Ohhh my goodness this looks amazing. I love a good quinoa breakfast, but haven’t made one in a while! This looks perfectly with the raisins, pecans and maple syrup. You all enjoy your well-deserved vacation!!

  9. I’m so glad y’all are taking a vacation! Enjoy and drive safe 🙂

  10. Jennifer says:

    I love quinoa porridge and would love to try it with coconut milk. Did you use the canned coconut milk or the type that is sold in a carton like almond or soy milk?

    1. Andrea says:

      Hi Jennifer,

      I prefer to use the canned coconut milk.. Less ingredients and more condensed with the coconut flavor that I love! Let me know how this turns out! Happy New Year!

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