The BEST Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa for breakfast? Absolutely! Especially when it’s this fall-inspired Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. It’s so easy to make and makes your house smell amazing! Think a cozy bowl of fall spice oatmeal, but with quinoa and chia seeds instead. This recipe is full of nutrition and fall feels!
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Ingredients
Quinoa – Any type or color of quinoa works great!
Chia Seeds – Chia seeds add nutrition as well as help to thicken the quinoa.
Coconut Milk – Regular or light coconut milk are both wonderful options in this recipe. You can also substitute this with any type of milk!
Cinnamon – The cinnamon takes the fall flavors to another level!
Maple Syrup – Maple syrup sweetens this recipe to perfection and adds that warm, fall taste. Brown sugar is another delicious option!
Toppings – Top these bowls off with sliced pears, sliced apples, pumpkin seeds, and slivered or sliced almonds.
How to Make a Fall Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
Making quinoa bowls for breakfast is actually super simple! Here’s how to put this Fall Breakfast Quinoa Bowl recipe together:
- Cook the quinoa and chia seeds in a small saucepan with water and a dash of salt over medium heat.
- Once the quinoa is fluffy, add in the coconut milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Scoop into bowls and top with pumpkin seeds, almonds, apple slices, and pear slices!
Tips for Cooking Quinoa
Quinoa can be made on the stovetop or in the microwave. This recipe uses stovetop directions, but the quinoa can also be placed in a microwave-safe container with water (and a loose lid) and microwaved for about 7 minutes, or until it soaks up the water and is light and fluffy.
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Topping Ideas
- Almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, or any type of nuts.
- Chia or hemp seeds.
- Berries, apples, pears, or bananas.
- Coconut flakes.
- A scoop of almond, peanut, or cashew butter.
- Raisins, goji berries, or other dried fruit.
- Pomegranate seeds.
- Chocolate chips.
More Healthy Breakfast Ideas
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Carrot Cake Pancakes Recipe
- Pumpkin Bread Recipe
- Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats Recipe
- Easy Fluffy Pecan Pancakes
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Fall Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 2/3 cups coconut milk (or any type of milk)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 Tablespoons slivered almonds
- 1/2 medium sliced pear
- 1 medium sliced apple
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve.
- Combine the quinoa, water, salt, and chia seeds in a small saucepan.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover.
- Cook for about 10 -12 minutes.
- Add in the coconut milk, cinnamon, and maple syrup, then stir for 2-3 min.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve in bowls and top with pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, sliced pear, and apple slices.
- Enjoy!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says:
Oh this looks amazing! Adding everything to my shopping list as this is my type of breakfast bowl for sure! Seriously looks scrumptious!
Sean says:
I love quinoa and this recipe has become a new favorite. I will be making this again soon.
Cathleen says:
This quinoa bowl is perfect!! I am going to have it for breakfast daily this week, thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Kathryn says:
This bowl looks heavenly. This is my kind of breakfast and I can’t wait to have this all week long. I would eat this any day!
Gloria says:
I love quinoa. Eating it for breakfast is such a great idea. A nice change from oatmeal.
Marta says:
I always get so bored with plain oatmeal during the winter months so these quinoa bowls really interested me. The recipe was so easy to follow and I loved that the recipe is vegan!
Anna says:
A simple breakfast and really nice. I’ll be making this again for sure.
Suzanne says:
This looks so good! What a great fall breakfast meal prep for the week!
Nayomi says:
I rarely have quinoa but I might just have try it to create this beautiful breakfast bowl. Apples, pears and seeds are on my favourite autumnal flavour combinations.
Sondra says:
This looks perfect for the morning! Can’t wait to try it.
Jere Cassidy says:
I love everything about this recipe, especially the quinoa. I need to change up my regular oatmeal breakfast to something lighter and with more flavor.
Kim Guzman says:
I woke up to it being a little chilly this morning and I knew this was going to be the perfect thing. It didn’t disappoint! I doubled it so I could have some leftovers for tomorrow. So good!
Alexandra says:
This is my new favourite breakfast –
It is such a great way to use and enjoy quinoa, and I love the fruit with it.
Addison says:
Talk about comfy cozy! This bowl has the best flavors and textures!
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!