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Toasted Coconut Breakfast Porridge

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Toasted Coconut Breakfast Porridge

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  • Author:Pinch of Yum
  • Total Time:30 minutes
  • Yield:5
  • ounce can coconut milk (regular or light is fine)
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup srolled oats
  • cup juice or water -Bai5 Antioxidant Infusions Congo Pearis perfection in this
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • cinnamon to taste
  • apple slice s, peanut butter, or honey for topping
  • Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the quinoa and salt and cook for 15 minutes or so, until the quinoa is cooked. Add the Bai5, oats, cinnamon, and salt - cook for just a few more minutes to soften the oats.
  • In a small nonstick skillet over medium high heat, add the coconut flakes and shake in the pan until lightly toasted. You can also do this in the oven, but I find it’s a bit faster on the stovetop.
  • Serve up the porridge topped with toasted coconut and anything your heart desires.
  • Prep Time:10 mins
  • Cook Time:20 mins
  • Category:Breakfast
  • Cuisine:American
  • LauraI guess you just made porridge looks delicious. I didn’t think that was possible. But seriously, you’re making me want to dress up as goldilocks for Halloween-er (mom of 2 dachshunds here) That or Dorothy form the Wizard of Oz. For me, it’s the coconut that makes this monumental and stand out. That and those perfectly slice d apples.10/09/15 @ 8:27 amReplyLindsayThanks Laura! 🙂10/09/15 @ 9:14 pmReply
  • LindsayThanks Laura! 🙂10/09/15 @ 9:14 pmReply
  • Alexa @ Sweet Little KitchenPorridge was my jam when I spent a summer in Norway. I hated it at first, but after eating for breakfast every single day I grew to love it (especially with a dollop of raspberry jam on top). But this looks wonderful - loving the mixture of quinoa and rolled oats. Perfect fall breakfast!10/09/15 @ 8:44 amReplyLindsayAnd I’m Norwegian! Who knew. Maybe I need to learn more about my roots…10/09/15 @ 9:14 pmReply
  • LindsayAnd I’m Norwegian! Who knew. Maybe I need to learn more about my roots…10/09/15 @ 9:14 pmReply
  • Brittany | Words Like HoneycombYou guys introduced me to Bai a while back and I HAVENT LOOKED BACK. I am in love. And since Molokai Coconut is my favorite…I feel I need to get friendly with Congo Pear…now.<310/09/15 @ 8:49 amReplyLindsayI agree. Coconut is a winner.10/09/15 @ 9:14 pmReply
  • LindsayI agree. Coconut is a winner.10/09/15 @ 9:14 pmReply
  • Lynn | The Road to HoneyFirst. . .I have to have that bowl. I love it’s rustic beauty. Second. . .I must have a bowl of this porridge. It looks so warm and comforting. . .the kind of meal you want to eat on a lazy fall day.10/09/15 @ 9:00 amReplyLindsayThanks Lynn! My father in law made that bowl.10/09/15 @ 9:15 pmReply
  • LindsayThanks Lynn! My father in law made that bowl.10/09/15 @ 9:15 pmReply
  • PujaSuper delicious and healthy recipe for breakfast, thanks a lot for sharing..10/09/15 @ 9:26 amReplyLindsayThanks Puja! Appreciate that!10/09/15 @ 9:15 pmReply
  • LindsayThanks Puja! Appreciate that!10/09/15 @ 9:15 pmReply
  • KristinaWhen it’s colder I eat porridge every, single, morning. And sometimes even for dinner. I love it, you can have it sweet or savoury and all the flavour combos make sure it’s never boring. Your’s looks delicious. And I am crushing on that bowl already for a while (read - since it first appeared in your posts).10/09/15 @ 9:31 amReplyLindsayThanks Kristina! I’ll pass the compliments on to my father in law who made it!10/09/15 @ 9:15 pmReply
  • LindsayThanks Kristina! I’ll pass the compliments on to my father in law who made it!10/09/15 @ 9:15 pmReply
  • JillYep, it’s getting to be that porridge time of year! I’m totally jealous of your cabin living. I need to get myself an invite to a friend’s cottage asap. Or at least get up north a bit for a country drive so I don’t miss those colours changing.10/09/15 @ 9:39 amReplyLindsayThey were SO beautiful! Lots of gold this year and not so much on the red, but I don’t even care. So pretty!10/09/15 @ 9:15 pmReply
  • LindsayThey were SO beautiful! Lots of gold this year and not so much on the red, but I don’t even care. So pretty!10/09/15 @ 9:15 pmReply
  • Lucia @ The FoodwrightThis porridge is gorgeous! Your photography gets me every time, Lindsay! I grew up in the Northern Minnesota/North Dakota area and I miss it so much! Reading your post was a happy throwback to those perfect, crisp fall mornings 🙂10/09/15 @ 9:42 amReplyLindsayThank you Lucia! I love that it brings you right back to the homeland 🙂10/09/15 @ 9:16 pmReply
  • LindsayThank you Lucia! I love that it brings you right back to the homeland 🙂10/09/15 @ 9:16 pmReply
  • Sydney | Modern GranolaYum! This looks incredible! Everything about this recipe (including your awesome recipe name) sounds spot on. Can’t wait to try this!xx Sydney10/09/15 @ 10:14 amReplyLindsayThanks Sydney!10/09/15 @ 9:16 pmReply
  • LindsayThanks Sydney!10/09/15 @ 9:16 pmReply
  • Amy @ Parsley In My TeethLooks sooooo delish! Can’t wait to see the pics of Sage in her sweater!10/09/15 @ 10:15 amReplyLindsayEditing them on the side as I answer comments right now. 🙂 Get excited.10/09/15 @ 9:16 pmReply
  • LindsayEditing them on the side as I answer comments right now. 🙂 Get excited.10/09/15 @ 9:16 pmReply
  • KarlyUgh, stop making me miss Minnesota so much! I haven’t been to the family cabin near Ely in YEARS, which is way too long. MONTHS is too long! At least I get to head home for Christmas, so it better snow this year or I’ll be pissed, ha.10/09/15 @ 10:18 amReplyLindsayEly! YES!! Bjork took a trip to Ely with his guy friends last fall. Such an iconic MN town!10/09/15 @ 9:17 pmReplyKarlyIt’s the best! So much to do even though it’s so small; it’s the quintessential Northern Minnesota experience!10/12/15 @ 10:35 amReply
  • LindsayEly! YES!! Bjork took a trip to Ely with his guy friends last fall. Such an iconic MN town!10/09/15 @ 9:17 pmReplyKarlyIt’s the best! So much to do even though it’s so small; it’s the quintessential Northern Minnesota experience!10/12/15 @ 10:35 amReply
  • KarlyIt’s the best! So much to do even though it’s so small; it’s the quintessential Northern Minnesota experience!10/12/15 @ 10:35 amReply
  • Emily | Robust RecipesThis looks delicious. I have yet to try porridge made with quinoa. I will have to try it out soon. Thank for making me appreciate the cozy fall Midwestern weather! :). Hope you’re enjoying your vacation!10/09/15 @ 10:27 amReplyLindsayThanks Emily! 🙂 WE had a great time but it’s good to be back.10/09/15 @ 9:17 pmReply
  • LindsayThanks Emily! 🙂 WE had a great time but it’s good to be back.10/09/15 @ 9:17 pmReply
  • Karen @ Seasonal CravingsPajamas, fuzzy socks, fire and cozy porridge with toasted coconut? I’m in! Thanks for making the cool weather fun!10/09/15 @ 10:34 amReplyLindsayAhhh I love it. I mean, sad to see summer go, but I’m definitely okay with this fall beauty.10/09/15 @ 9:17 pmReply
  • LindsayAhhh I love it. I mean, sad to see summer go, but I’m definitely okay with this fall beauty.10/09/15 @ 9:17 pmReply
  • Deborah @ The Harvest KitchenThis porridge looks delicious!! Pure comfort food for the morns! Great combo of ingredients! And yes I live in CA and longing for fall weather (been in the baking mood)!10/09/15 @ 10:47 amReplyLindsayOur friends live in California and they always talk about how sad they are not to have a traditional fall! 90 degrees of dry heat just doesn’t feel the same..10/09/15 @ 9:18 pmReply
  • LindsayOur friends live in California and they always talk about how sad they are not to have a traditional fall! 90 degrees of dry heat just doesn’t feel the same..10/09/15 @ 9:18 pmReply
  • Sarah L.Haha! I love your style of writing! I’d steal this porridge just like Goldilocks. Delicious recipe and perfect for the fall! October is my favourite month, thanksgiving, birthdays, and Halloween. What’s not to love? 🙂10/09/15 @ 10:47 amReplyLindsayAgreed! Fall wins.10/09/15 @ 9:18 pmReply
  • LindsayAgreed! Fall wins.10/09/15 @ 9:18 pmReply
  • Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalk erMy California girl self could not be more JEALOUS. Jealous of the porridge, jealous of your vacay time, but most of all, jealous of your crisp cool co-zy weather!!! It’s 102 here today and high 90’s all next week. Nooooo!!!! I need porridge weather!!10/09/15 @ 10:51 amReplyLindsayI just gagged in my mouth a little bit. THAT’S SO HOT. How are you dealing?! Go stand in your refrigerator.10/09/15 @ 9:19 pmReply
  • LindsayI just gagged in my mouth a little bit. THAT’S SO HOT. How are you dealing?! Go stand in your refrigerator.10/09/15 @ 9:19 pmReply
  • Carly O'ConnorLooks awesome!! And i am OBSESSED with those bowls! You should ask your father in law to make a few for a giveaway:)10/09/15 @ 11:36 amReplyLindsayI’m working on it 😀10/09/15 @ 9:19 pmReply
  • LindsayI’m working on it 😀10/09/15 @ 9:19 pmReply
  • HeatherQuinoa for breakfast…I would have never thought. But oatmeal (with craisins and banana and honey and cinnamon) has definitely been my breakfast of choice these October mornings. Maybe it’s time to change things up…you know, by adding quinoa…10/09/15 @ 11:55 amReplyLindsayThis would be awesome with craisins or dried fruit cooked in the mix! Yum!10/09/15 @ 9:19 pmReplyAnna MandolfoLovely recipeWhere is the bowl from ?04/23/21 @ 6:28 amReplyKrista @ Pinch of YumLindsay’s father-in-law made it!04/23/21 @ 2:40 pmReply
  • LindsayThis would be awesome with craisins or dried fruit cooked in the mix! Yum!10/09/15 @ 9:19 pmReplyAnna MandolfoLovely recipeWhere is the bowl from ?04/23/21 @ 6:28 amReplyKrista @ Pinch of YumLindsay’s father-in-law made it!04/23/21 @ 2:40 pmReply
  • Anna MandolfoLovely recipeWhere is the bowl from ?04/23/21 @ 6:28 amReplyKrista @ Pinch of YumLindsay’s father-in-law made it!04/23/21 @ 2:40 pmReply
  • Krista @ Pinch of YumLindsay’s father-in-law made it!04/23/21 @ 2:40 pmReply
  • Hannah ElizabethThis almost was my breakfast. I was trolling for a breakfast idea, and lo and behold, Lindsay’s got me covered. Then I saw it was made with Congo Pear Bai5 and I was like, SADNESS!!, because we don’t have any! I had breakfast (something else) and only afterwards realized that you said juice would work. ☹ Well, I have to go to the store for dinner tonight anyway, so I’m thinking, grab myself a Bai and I have the makings of breakfast tomorrow. Awesome deliciousness + coziness awaits, thanks to you, Lindsay!! <310/09/15 @ 12:19 pmReplyLindsayDo it! Do it. Do it. You could really use anything, I even thought about apple cider, but I did love the fall vibes from the Congo Pear!10/09/15 @ 9:20 pmReply
  • LindsayDo it! Do it. Do it. You could really use anything, I even thought about apple cider, but I did love the fall vibes from the Congo Pear!10/09/15 @ 9:20 pmReply
  • Phoebe @ Feed Me PhoebeBrilliant recipe!! Love new breakfast ideas. And this looks SO yummy.10/09/15 @ 12:38 pmReplyLindsayThanks Phoebe! 🙂10/09/15 @ 9:20 pmReply
  • LindsayThanks Phoebe! 🙂10/09/15 @ 9:20 pmReply
  • Jessica @ eatwelloutsidethebox.comOh man that idea of being at the cabin right now sounds amazing! This porridge looks amazing! And that bowl is gorgeous! I love getting away to the woods and reconnecting with nature and disconnecting with a lot of”real” life stuff…Enjoy your time there.10/09/15 @ 1:01 pmReplyLindsayAgreed. I was back in my own kitchen tonight feeling totally rejuvenated and ready for a cook-fest. Haven’t felt that much cooking energy in a long time. 🙂10/09/15 @ 9:21 pmReply
  • LindsayAgreed. I was back in my own kitchen tonight feeling totally rejuvenated and ready for a cook-fest. Haven’t felt that much cooking energy in a long time. 🙂10/09/15 @ 9:21 pmReply
  • KatiThis recipe was delicious. Yeah, we already made it. I was sitting at my computer trying to motivate myself to go make something for breakfast when the email came through and I have everything on hand (except I used fresh apple juice I made yesterday). My kids loved it, and I loved it. No need for any additional sweeter because the juice adds sweetness. Thank you!10/09/15 @ 1:06 pmReplyLindsayApple juice you made yesterday!? yummy. So glad to hear you and the kids loved it Kati!10/09/15 @ 9:21 pmReply
  • LindsayApple juice you made yesterday!? yummy. So glad to hear you and the kids loved it Kati!10/09/15 @ 9:21 pmReply
  • Jerry / butter + scotchThis sounds like the perfect breakfast for me - I can’t get enough of coconut!10/10/15 @ 7:25 amReply
  • MaryYears ago, I spent a week in a rustic cabin on the shores of Lake Superior. You bring me right back. Most of all, I can remember the feeling: the being away from it all and the cold of the wind and the water and the sound of the ships in the night. And now I want some porridge.10/10/15 @ 11:15 amReply
  • Liora - AllthingsloveliI grew up eating porridge every morning before school, and lately I have been enjoying it again. I should definitely spice it up “pinch of yum” style though! Now I just need a fire to sit by 🙂10/10/15 @ 12:51 pmReplyKristin @ Pinch of YumThe fire to sit by makes the whole experience that much better! 🙂10/12/15 @ 3:20 pmReply
  • Kristin @ Pinch of YumThe fire to sit by makes the whole experience that much better! 🙂10/12/15 @ 3:20 pmReply
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Instructions

  1. Bring the coconut milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the quinoa and salt and cook for 15 minutes or so, until the quinoa is cooked. Add the Bai5, oats, cinnamon, and salt cook for just a few more minutes to soften the oats.
  2. In a small nonstick skillet over medium high heat, add the coconut flakes and shake in the pan until lightly toasted. You can also do this in the oven, but I find it’s a bit faster on the stovetop.
  3. Serve up the porridge topped with toasted coconut and anything your heart desires.