4.1 75 Published May 11, 2020, Updated Sep 27, 2023
Quinoa for Breakfast
Today I whipped up this cinnamon raisin quinoa breakfast bowl and it turned out to be quite delicious — almost as good as a cinnamon raisin oatmeal cookie… almost. And this quinoa breakfast recipe is the perfect way to switch up your normal routine of having oatmeal, overnight oats or cold cereal for breakfast. Plus, it gives you an added boost of protein to get through your morning! I hope you love this breakfast recipe as much as I do.
Is Quinoa Better Than Oatmeal?
If you’ve been reading EBF for a while, you already know that quinoa is one of my favorite grains (even though it’s actually a seed, I think of it as a grain). Not only is it high in protein, but the protein that it supplies is complete, meaning it includes all nine essential amino acids. Plus, it’s gluten free, which is perfect for those avoiding wheat and gluten. I wouldn’t necessarily say it’s “better” than oatmeal because I think both grains are great! If I had to tell you what to eat, I’d tell you to eat a healthy mix of both.
Ingredients in This Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
milk – I prefer unsweetened almond milk, but coconut milk or oat milk would also be delicious. Regular cow’s milk works too. quinoa – dry, uncooked quinoa that has been rinsed. cinnamon and vanilla – to amp up the flavor! chia seeds – ground flaxseed works great too. raisins – I like the cinnamon raisin combo, but any dried fruit will work. nut butter – either almond or peanut butter is delicious, but if you can’t do nuts sunflower seed butter works too
How to Make a Healthy Quinoa Breakfast
Rinse quinoa: First things first, always make sure you rinse your quinoa before cooking. Most store-bought quinoa will have a coating that needs to be rinsed off… or you’ll be left with a bitter breakfast. No thanks! Cook quinoa: Place your milk and quinoa in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Add in the cinnamon and vanilla, stir to combine. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Don’t set it and forget it! I’ve found, this dish has the tendency to boil over so keep your eye on the pot and stir often. Add toppings: When all of the liquid is absorbed, place a portion of the cooked quinoa into a bowl, drizzle with maple syrup and top with chia seeds, raisins and nut butter. Feel free to customize the toppings! This breakfast bowl would also be delicious with fresh fruit, hemp seeds, shredded coconut, toasted pecans… the options are endless.
More Delicious Quinoa Recipes to Try:
Fruity Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Southwestern Quinoa Salad Quinoa Tabbouleh Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bowls Easy Quinoa Salad Strawberry Shortcake Quinoa Parfaits Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipes Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Casserole
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