Do you have a good relationship with quinoa? I mean are you tired of it or are you still finding new ways to fit this healthy grain into your diet?
I, Karen, can’t get enough of it. It’s the perfect healthy blank slate for so many sweet and savory flavor combinations, how could I ever be “over it”? How could you discard a grain that can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner? I mean that’s the ultimate in versatility.
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Please give this Fall Breakfast Quinoa Bowl a try. It’s super easy to throw together because I cook the quinoa in the microwave. Yes, you read that right. It’s so easy I don’t know why I haven’t done this before. Seven minutes and you have a super healthy, protein filled grain that you can fill with seasonal goodness. This one is naturally sweetened with maple syrup, but use honey or agave if you prefer.
This Fall Breakfast Quinoa Bowl is the ultimate quick healthy breakfast. It’s sweet, crunchy, creamy and oh so delicious.
You can top breakfast quinoa with an endless list of healthy toppings…
- Almonds, peanuts, cashews or pistachios
- Chia or hemp seeds
- Berries, apples, pears, bananas,
- Coconut flakes
- A scoop of almond, peanut or cashew butter
- Raisins, goji berries or other dried fruit
- Pomegranate seeds
- Chocolate chips
Come on, let’s mix up that boring bowl of porridge you’ve been eating for weeks. It’s time to up your breakfast game with this Fall Breakfast Quinoa Bowl!
Fall Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup water
- dash of salt
- 1-3 tbps coconut milk (any milk will do)
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp slivered almonds
- 1 tbsp pumpkin seeds
- ½ sliced pear
- ½ sliced apple
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve.
- Place quinoa, water and a dash of salt in a microwave safe bowl. I used a Pyrex measuring glass.
- Top with a lid or a small plate.
- Cook in microwave on high for 7 minutes total. Stir once during cooking time. (Microwave ovens vary in temperature so you may have to adjust this time.)
- Remove and let sit with lid on for two minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with fork.
- Pour quinoa into a small bowl and add milk to desired consistency.
- Top with toppings and enjoy!
Kristina @ Vibrant Plate says:
Wow, this looks such an amazing breakfast, you made me hungry! Do you think plain rolled oats instead of quinoa would work as well?
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Kristina! I haven’t tried that, but I think it should work!