Enjoy your quinoa for breakfast in this Pomegranate Quinoa Porridge! A vegan, no-sugar added breakfast filled with fiber, antioxidants and protein to fill you up and start your day off right.

I received free samples of POM Wonderful mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by POM Wonderful and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time.

Hello, I’m back! In case you haven’t noticed, I’ve taken some time off blogging for the past couple of months. I have been focusing on my own health as well as my family during that time, but now I am ready to get back to the blog. And I’ve come back with a delicious recipe for you all. If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you might have noticed that breakfast is pretty much my favorite meal of the day. I probably have more breakfast recipes than any other category.

I love sticking to the classics, like french toast, pancakes, waffles and oatmeal, but I can’t resist trying new things for breakfast, too! This recipe is the latter, with a twist: Pomegranate Quinoa Porridge! I paired pair a favorite ingredient from my dinner table with one of my favorite post-workout drinks: POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice. And, oh my, I think this dish will make regular appearances at my breakfast table from now on.

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Remember how I mentioned I like to sip on POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice post-workout? I don’t do it just for taste; there is research to make it a smart choice, as well! 100% pomegranate juice is powered by unique polyphenols that early research suggests have promising results for post-workout muscle strength recovery. Certain types of polyphenol antioxidants, like those found in pomegranate juice, may help increase nitric oxide bioavailability by protecting it from breaking down in the body. Nitric oxide helps your body get the oxygen and nutrients in needs during exercise. *Although the research reported is promising, additional clinical research is needed to establish causation and the potential impact of pomegranate polyphenols and exercise.

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If you’re looking for a fresh new breakfast recipe, or simply want to switch things up, this Pomegranate Quinoa Porridge is the dish for you! It would also make a great post-workout fuel, too. Filled with fiber, antioxidants and protein this vegan, no-sugar added breakfast is just the #crazyhealthy meal you need to start your day off right.

Pomegranate Quinoa Porridge

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Author: Brittany Poulson
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: breakfast
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: American

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Enjoy your quinoa for breakfast in this Pomegranate Quinoa Porridge! A vegan, no-sugar added breakfast filled with fiber, antioxidants and protein to fill you up and start your day off right.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup dry quinoa

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 pinch allspice

1 pinch ground nutmeg

1 cup POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch salt

1/3 cup pomegranate arils

1 small banana, sliced

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat quinoa, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg over medium heat. Cook until lightly toasted, stirring frequently, about 3 minutes.

Stir in the POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice, milk, vanilla and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Continue cooking approximately 25 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally, or until porridge reaches desired consistency.

Remove from heat and pour into two serving bowls. Divide banana slices and pomegranate arils evenly among the two bowls. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 346
Sugar: 28 g
Sodium: 1200
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 70 g
Fiber: 7 g
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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I'm a registered dietitian nutritionist and mom of four with a passion of helping families build confidence in the kitchen. I share family friendly recipes and helpful tips to help you navigate mealtime one bite at a time.

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