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Easy, 5-Minute Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Easy, 5-Minute Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a quick gluten-free porridge recipe loaded with almond milk or coconut milk, cinnamon, and nuts. Eating quinoa for breakfast is a healthy alternative if you can't have oatmeal. This hot cereal is a great breakfast idea if you are strapped for time. Feel free to add chocolate, strawberries, or any of your favorite toppings.
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword quinoa breakfast, quinoa breakfast bowl
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 337kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 package Trader Joe's Fully Cooked Organic Quinoa see instructions below on how to cook raw quinoa
  • 1 cup Non-Fat Greek Yogurt any flavor you choose
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons pecan halves
  • dash of cinnamon

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa in the microwave according to package instructions.
  • Add the quinoa and remaining ingredients to a bowl and stir.
  • Serve!

Notes

Additional topping ideas: granola, natural peanut butter, and clover honey.

How to Make Quinoa

  1. To cook 1 cup of raw quinoa, rinse it with water first.
  2. Boil 2 cups of water on the stove.
  3. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot.
  4. Simmer the quinoa for 15-20 minutes until the water has absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 6g