Healthy Breakfast Quinoa with Blueberries and Bananas

A bowl of quinoa porridge topped with banana slices, blueberries, and walnuts, served with milk. The bowl is on a wooden table with a checkered cloth and a spoon beside it.

Healthy Breakfast Quinoa with Blueberries and Bananas

Breakfast Quinoa with blueberries and bananas is a healthy start to any morning. So satisfyingly delicious with cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla. Topped with sweet fresh fruit and nuts and drizzled with maple syrup or honey.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Servings: servings

Calories: 225kcal

Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 ½ cups milk dairy or non-dairy
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch fine sea salt
1 cup quinoa rinsed well

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Instructions

In a medium, heavy bottom saucepan, combine the water, 1 and ½ cups milk, vanilla, quinoa, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low; cover with a vented lid and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally as needed.
Stir in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cover again with a vented lid and cook for another 5 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir as needed. Spoon the quinoa into bowls, top with milk, blueberries, banana slices, nuts and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired.

Notes

Topping Ideas

Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
Blueberries
Banana slices
Nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans...)
Drizzle of honey or maple syrup

Serving Ideas

While this recipe uses uncooked quinoa served warm, you could definitely use cold, already-cooked quinoa stored in the refrigerator. Add toppings and enjoy a cool, refreshing, and healthy breakfast!

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