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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Breakfast Oats and Porridge

    Vanilla Quinoa and Blueberry Breakfast

    Published: Jan 9, 2015 · Updated: Nov 30, 2022 by Neil 6 Comments

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    Close up view of a bowl of vanilla quinoa blueberry breakfast.
    Gluten free and nutty tasting, this vanilla quinoa and blueberry breakfast makes for a delicious packed with protein healthy alternative to traditional oatmeal! #neilshealthymeals #recipe #breakfast #quinoa

    Gluten free and nutty tasting, this vanilla quinoa and blueberry breakfast makes for a delicious healthy alternative to traditional oatmeal.

    Gluten free and nutty tasting, this vanilla quinoa and blueberry breakfast makes for a delicious healthy alternative to traditional oatmeal. Topped with sweet blueberries, crunchy almonds and just a drizzle of honey, this amazing nutritious breakfast will give you the best possible start to your day!

    Topped with sweet blueberries, crunchy almonds and just a drizzle of honey, this amazing tasty nutritious breakfast will give you the best possible start to your day!

    Quinoa - probably for a lot of people (other than those who know it’s gluten free 🙂 ) it’s that grain you see more and more in mainstream supermarkets, beside the couscous, and think “what’s that”? I mean the pronunciation alone is difficult enough isn’t it?

    So I thought long and hard about this vanilla quinoa and blueberry breakfast recipe and decided to keep it simple.

    In many respects the recipe is quite similar to the first of this week’s healthy porridge breakfasts, the equally delicious porridge with blueberries and almonds recipe.

    Why not try quinoa?

    You’ll never know if you like it until you’ve tried it and even if you don’t like it as a breakfast, quinoa is similar to couscous so can be used in your couscous dinner recipes!

    You'll find details below of how to make blueberry quinoa either on your stove top or in your microwave.

    Why not add this to your list of quinoa recipes for breakfast? Enjoy!

    Close up of a bowl of vanilla quinoa blueberry breakfast porridge with a spoon in.
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    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa
    • Substitutions
    • FAQ's
    • Other Toppings You Could Try
    • Equipment
    • Other Quinoa Breakfast Bowls You Might Like
    • 📋 Vanilla Quinoa and Blueberry Breakfast Recipe
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    • Rate The Recipe

    Ingredients

    • Quinoa
    • Water
    • Skimmed Milk
    • Chia Seeds (optional)
    • Vanilla Extract
    • Flaxseeds (optional)
    • Flaked Almonds
    • Blueberries
    • Honey

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Detailed instructions are in the recipe card below. But here is a quick step by step guide of how to make this blueberry quinoa breakfast recipe:

    How To Make Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa

    Stove:-

    1. Wash and drain quinoa.
    2. Add quinoa to a small saucepan with the water.
    3. Bring the contents to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
    4. Drain the water from the quinoa.
    5. Add the quinoa back to the saucepan with the milk, chai seeds and vanilla extract.
    6. Bring the contents back to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently until the milk has been absorbed.
    7. Add flaxseeds and mix together.
    8. Serve in a bowl topped with blueberries, flaked almonds and a drizzle of honey.

    Microwave:-

    1. Wash and drain quinoa.
    2. Add quinoa to a microwaveable bowl with the water.
    3. Microwave, covered, on full power for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. (Microwave times may vary so please check to avoid any boiling over these are based on an 800w microwave).
    4. Drain water.
    5. Add back to bowl with milk, chia seeds and vanilla extract.
    6. Microwave, covered, on full power for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
    7. Add flaxseeds and mix together.
    8. Serve in a bowl topped with blueberries, flaked almonds and a drizzle of honey.

    Substitutions

    • Quinoa
    • Water
    • Skimmed Milk - you can also use Almond milk to make this vegan.
    • Chia Seeds (optional)
    • Vanilla Extract - use almond extract if you don't have vanilla.
    • Flaxseeds (optional)
    • Flaked Almonds - other nuts that give a good "crunch" you can use instead include hazelnuts, cashews, and unsalted pistachios.
    • Blueberries - strawberries also work well with this recipe.
    • Honey - you can use agave or maple syrup.

    FAQ's

    Is It Good To Eat Quinoa For Breakfast?

    Quinoa is a great healthy breakfast food. It's packed with protein and fibre and it's a complex carbohydrate so it takes longer to digest and keeps you feeling fuller for longer.

    Can I Use Frozen Blueberries Instead of Fresh Blueberries?

    Yes. Let them defrost thoroughly first. Get rid of any excess water. Then use them as you would the fresh blueberries.

    How To Store Quinoa Blueberry Breakfast?

    You can store the cooked quinoa in the fridge, in an airtight container for about a week. Re-heat the quinoa when required and add the toppings.

    Other Toppings You Could Try

    You could try varying/alternating the toppings in this vanilla quinoa and blueberry breakfast by swapping with the toppings from the other porridge breakfasts I’ve done this week too.

    The spiced plums from the spiced plum millet porridge work great with quinoa as do the fruits and nuts from the barley flakes and apple porridge and the strawberries are so tasty from the strawberry and almond rye flakes porridge.

    Equipment

    For This Quinoa Blueberry Breakfast You May Need….

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    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug

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    Great value for money it's high quality and easy to use.

    A perfect measuring jug, easy to clean and suitable for oven and microwave use too!

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    Other Quinoa Breakfast Bowls You Might Like

    Quinoa Bircher Muesli with Apple and Banana
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    Check out this recipe
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    Banana Almond Overnight Quinoa
    Banana almond overnight quinoa is a really quick, easy and delicious bowl of nutrition to get you started first thing in the morning.
    Check out this recipe
    Banana almond overnight quinoa is a really quick, easy and delicious bowl of nutrition to get you started first thing in the morning. It’s great waking up and knowing your day starts with this.
    Gluten free and nutty tasting, this vanilla quinoa and blueberry breakfast makes for a delicious healthy alternative to traditional oatmeal. Topped with sweet blueberries, crunchy almonds and just a drizzle of honey, this amazing nutritious breakfast will give you the best possible start to your day!
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    📋 Vanilla Quinoa and Blueberry Breakfast Recipe

    Topped with sweet blueberries, crunchy almonds and just a drizzle of honey, this amazing nutritious breakfast will give you the best possible start to your day!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: International
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 459kcal
    Author: Neil

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    This means that if you click on it and then buy that product I’ll get a small commission (at no extra cost to you of course).

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    Equipment

    • Saucepans
    • Kitchen scale
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring jug

    Ingredients

    • 50 g quinoa
    • 250 ml water stove cooking
    • 100 ml water microwave cooking
    • 80 ml skimmed milk
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla bean extract
    • 1 tablespoon flaxseeds optional
    • 10 g flaked almonds
    • 50 g blueberries
    • Drizzle of runny honey
    Metric - US Customary

    Instructions

    Stove:-

    • Wash and drain quinoa.
    • Add quinoa to a small saucepan with the water.
    • Bring the contents to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Drain the water from the quinoa.
    • Add the quinoa back to the saucepan with the milk, chai seeds and vanilla extract.
    • Bring the contents back to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently until the milk has been absorbed.
    • Add flaxseeds and mix together.
    • Serve in a bowl topped with blueberries, flaked almonds and a drizzle of honey.

    Microwave:-

    • Wash and drain quinoa.
    • Add quinoa to a microwaveable bowl with the water.
    • Microwave, covered, on full power for 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. (Microwave times may vary so please check to avoid any boiling over these are based on an 800w microwave).
    • Drain water.
    • Add back to bowl with milk, chia seeds and vanilla extract.
    • Microwave, covered, on full power for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
    • Add flaxseeds and mix together.
    • Serve in a bowl topped with blueberries, flaked almonds and a drizzle of honey.

    Notes

    Steps 1 – 4 for both the stove and microwave cooking can be done the night before and stored in the fridge to save time in the morning.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 50.6g | Protein: 18.3g | Fat: 22.1g | Saturated Fat: 3.9g | Cholesterol: 8.3mg | Sodium: 44.3mg | Fiber: 9.7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 7.4mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 4.5mg

    Nutrition Label

    Nutritional information provided below is calculated using paid for online tools and the exact ingredients and quantities used above.

    Nutrition Facts
    📋 Vanilla Quinoa and Blueberry Breakfast
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 459 Calories from Fat 199
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 22.1g34%
    Saturated Fat 3.9g24%
    Cholesterol 8.3mg3%
    Sodium 44.3mg2%
    Carbohydrates 50.6g17%
    Fiber 9.7g40%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 18.3g37%
    Vitamin A 150IU3%
    Vitamin C 7.4mg9%
    Calcium 180mg18%
    Iron 4.5mg25%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Rate The Recipe

    If you’ve made this quinoa blueberry breakfast recipe, or any other recipes on Neil's Healthy Meals, then please let me know.

    I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂

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    Comments

    1. Shashi @ runninsrilankan

      January 09, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      I have tried baked quinoa bowls for breakfast before, Neil - but mine have always been doused with melted dark chocolate. I really need to try your version!

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 09, 2015 at 6:14 pm

        Ooooh, that sounds amazing Shashi! 😛

        Doused in melted dark chocolate eh? There's always room for that in my slightly more indulgent "weekend breakfasts" selection 😆

        Reply
    2. Susie @ SuzLyfe

      January 09, 2015 at 9:39 pm

      I tried quinoa flakes once and it was one of the worst experiences of my life. But quinoa I could do.

      Reply
      • neil@neilshealthymeals.com

        January 10, 2015 at 6:41 am

        Hmmm, quinoa flakes eh? Not sure I like the sound of them based on your review!

        I've added them to my list of "be wary" foods 😉

        Reply
    3. Anne Smart

      November 30, 2022 at 2:54 pm

      5 stars
      I haven't tried quinoa for breakfast before. Think I'll give this a try at the weekend.

      Reply
      • Neil

        November 30, 2022 at 3:50 pm

        Thanks Anne. I'm sure you'll love this. And of course if you do there's other quinoa breakfast recipes to try suggested in this recipe too. Thanks for the comment and the rating!

        Reply

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