Description
A cozy Warm Quinoa Breakfast Bowl made with fluffy quinoa, creamy plant milk, dried fruit, and crunchy nuts. This protein-rich, gluten-free breakfast is comforting, nourishing, and perfect for meal prep mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or plant milk of choice)
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries
- 2 tbsp dried blueberries
- 2 tbsp chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp pistachios
- 1 tbsp coconut palm sugar or maple syrup
- Pinch cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water for about 30 seconds to remove bitterness.
- Add quinoa and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Spoon warm quinoa into a serving bowl and stir in half of the dried fruit and nuts.
- Pour warm almond milk over the quinoa and add sweetener and cinnamon.
- Top with remaining fruit and nuts and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Cook quinoa ahead and refrigerate up to 5 days for quick breakfasts.
- Add extra milk when reheating to restore creaminess.
- Fresh berries or banana slices can replace dried fruit.
- For extra protein, add chia seeds or nut butter.
- For a creamier texture, cook quinoa in half milk and half water.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Warm Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, quinoa porridge, healthy breakfast, high protein vegan breakfast, gluten free breakfast bowl