Sweet & Tasty Breakfast Quinoa
Make this Sweet & Tasty Breakfast Quinoa a fun, new addition to your breakfast menu!
Quinoa is full of fiber and protein - making it a healthy way to start your day. You can also batch cook it and have it on hand for the rest of the week, saving time and making your day run smoother. Enjoy!
Naturally sweetened breakfast quinoa
This Sweet & Tasty Breakfast Quinoa is a delicious way to switch up your morning breakfast. The fact that it’s loaded with fiber and protein is a nice little bonus!
This breakfast recipe is made with quinoa, milk, a splash of vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a bit of maple syrup. Once cooked together, the quinoa takes on a sweet and yummy flavor.
This breakfast quinoa is very simple to make and is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
What you’ll need to make breakfast quinoa
Quinoa: I use organic quinoa. The best price I’ve found for quinoa is at Trader Joe’s.
Milk: I use oat milk, but any kind of milk will work. It’s totally up to you.
Vanilla extract: This is going to make your quinoa nice and sweet.
Cinnamon: To help with sweetness.
Salt: Just a pinch to bring out the rest of the flavors.
Maple syrup: To drizzle on after cooking. You can also use agave nectar or honey.
Fruits and nuts: Any kind you like to use for toppings.
How to make breakfast quinoa
In a medium saucepan, whisk together the quinoa, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Turn the burner to high heat.
Bring the quinoa mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes (or until the liquid has evaporated and the quinoa has become fluffy).
Transfer the quinoa to two bowls and drizzle with maple syrup. Top with your favorite fruits and nuts if desired.
Batch cooking breakfast quinoa
To batch cook or meal pep this quinoa recipe, simply double or triple to ingredients and follow the recipe as normal. The original recipe will make two servings, so adjust accordingly.
Store extra quinoa in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
I swear by using glass tupperware for food storage!
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Sweet & Tasty Breakfast Quinoa
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup dry quinoa
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- (or agave/honey), for drizzling
- fresh fruit, for topping
- nuts, for topping
Instructions:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the quinoa, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Turn the burner to high heat.
- Bring the quinoa mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes (or until the liquid has evaporated and the quinoa has become fluffy).
- Transfer the quinoa to two bowls and drizzle with maple syrup. Top with your favorite fruits and nuts if desired.
