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Easy Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

This Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a high-protein, gluten-free alternative to oatmeal that keeps you full all morning. Whether you like it sweet with berries or savory with eggs, it’s a wholesome family favorite ready in just 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup white quinoa Rinsed well to remove bitter saponin.
  • 1.75 cups milk of choice Use oat or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Plus extra for drizzling.
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon Ground.
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract is best.
  • 1 pinch salt To balance the sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup fresh strawberries Sliced.
  • 0.5 cup fresh blueberries Whole.
  • 2 tablespoons sliced almonds For a lovely crunch.
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds Added fiber and texture.

Equipment

  • 1 Small saucepan with a lid Ensure the lid is tight-fitting to trap steam for fluffy quinoa.
  • 1 Fine mesh strainer Essential for rinsing small quinoa grains.
  • 1 Kitchen scale Great for consistent meal prep portions.

Method
 

  1. Start by placing your white quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Run cold water over it, moving it with your fingers until the water is clear. This is my favorite little kitchen secret, it washes away the bitter "saponin" coating so your breakfast tastes light and sweet, never soapy!
  2. In your small saucepan, combine the rinsed white quinoa and milk of choice. Stir in the cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a salt. Bring it to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Using milk instead of water makes it so creamy—it reminds me of the warm porridge my grandmother used to make on chilly mornings.
  3. Once boiling, turn the heat to low and pop the lid on. Let it cook for 13-15 minutes. Maria’s Tip: No peeking! Keeping that lid closed traps the steam that makes the quinoa fluffy. You’ll know it's done when the liquid is gone and the little "spirals" appear on the grain.
  4. Remove from heat and let it sit with the lid on for 5 minutes. This patience pays off with the best texture! After 5 minutes, fluff it gently with a fork and stir in the honey or maple syrup.
  5. Spoon the warm quinoa into bowls. Now for the fun part! Top with fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, sliced almonds, and a sprinkle of chia seeds. Finish with one last drizzle of honey. It looks so bright and beautiful, your family won't believe it's this healthy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 9gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Savory Twist: If you aren't feeling sweet today, skip the honey/vanilla and top your quinoa with a fried egg and sliced avocado. It's Emma's favorite way to eat it!
Meal Prep: You can cook a big batch of quinoa on Sunday and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just reheat with a splash of milk for 60 seconds!
Storage: Keep toppings separate from the quinoa in the fridge to ensure the fruit stays fresh and the nuts stay crunchy.
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