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    Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    By Elaine Gordon · Published: Apr 3, 2023 · Modified: May 1, 2023

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    This quick and easy Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl recipe is absolutely delicious and full of amazing health benefits.  It offers a complete source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber. It's a cozy, nutritious and filling breakfast and a protein-rich alternative to oatmeal. 

    If you are looking to switch up your oatmeal bowl routine, this is another cozy and delicious breakfast option. It's quick and easy to make on busy mornings and just so satisfying and delicious. This simple recipe provides over 15 grams of protein and over 9 grams of dietary fiber. And, that is without the toppings (hemp seeds, nut or seed butter and fruit). Whenever I eat a bowl I'm perfectly full and energized.

    Toppings for Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

    Use whatever toppings you would typically put on a bowl of oatmeal. You can really customize your quinoa bowl and make it your own. I like to top with hemp seeds for another complete source of plant-based protein. Hemp seeds also provide fiber, essential fatty acids, vitamin E, potassium, iron and calcium. I also like to top with almond butter which is high in protein and fiber and provides iron, calcium, and vitamin E. And finally, I typically add a handful of blueberries. They pair great with the almond butter and cinnamon, vanilla flavor. You could use any berry or even banana slices. Whatever you like!

    Cinnamon Vanilla Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Almond Butter

    Why Is Breakfast Important?

    I often get asked why breakfast is so important. Breakfast kick-starts your metabolism and gives your body energy to think more clearly while preventing overeating later in the day. Plus, it provides an excellent opportunity to consume foods high in vitamins, minerals, disease-fighting antioxidants and heart-healthy fiber.

    According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, breakfast helps with brain function, attention span, concentration and memory. It can also reduce irritability and tiredness. A complete breakfast packed with the nutrients your body needs is so important.

    I love these quinoa breakfast bowls because they contain these four components:

    1. Plant-based protein (ideally a complete source of plant-based protein such as quinoa, amaranth and/or hemp seeds) to help you stay full longer and prevent overeating later in the day.
    2. Fiber for lasting energy.
    3. Antioxidant-packed produce to increase your daily fruit and veggie intake. For produce, opt for seasonal varieties.
    4. Healthy fats in each meal throughout the day.

    Easy Breakfast Ideas:

    Here are some of my favorite quick and easy nutritious breakfast ideas. All of these recipes are vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.

    • Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Cookies
    • Freezer-Friendly Oatmeal Cups
    • Creamy Pumpkin Oatmeal
    • Chocolate Oatmeal
    • No-Bake Cereal Bars
    • Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
    • Blender Pumpkin Muffins
    • Vegan Chocolate Protein Smoothie

    If you love smoothies, be sure to check out my smoothie recipe round-up here. It contains over 40 plant-based smoothies. I also rounded up my best breakfast recipes that are kid-friendly here.

    Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    Health Benefits of Quinoa

    One of my main pantry staples is quinoa. It's inexpensive, easy to store and prepare, and since it absorbs flavor wonderfully, it's also really versatile. It also adds a great, fluffy texture to many of my favorite dishes.

    Quinoa is filling and nutritious; it's loaded with fiber (over five grams in one serving!) and is considered a complete protein with all eight essential amino acids. It actually has more protein than any other grain, which is so important for vegans! Quinoa is also a good source of folate, magnesium, iron, phosphorous, and many phytochemicals in addition to containing calcium, potassium, copper, and zinc.

    Click Here: TONS of Quinoa Recipes!

    Easy Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    How to Cook Quinoa

    For this recipe, I like to cook the quinoa ahead of time to make it quick and easy in the morning. This way all you have to do is basically warm and flavor it and add your favorite toppings. The whole process should take well under 10 minutes.

    I typically have cooked quinoa on hand from my weekly meal prep.  If you don't know how to make quinoa see my blog post on How to Make Perfectly Cooked Quinoa on the Stovetop or How to Make Perfectly Cooked Quinoa in the Instant Pot.  Both methods are easy and produce light and fluffy quinoa that is never burnt or soggy.

    Protein Breakfast Bowl

    More Quinoa Recipes:

    No-Bake Fudgy Quinoa-Chia Bites

    One-Pot Sweet & Spiced Quinoa Lentil Salad

    Vegan Mexican Quinoa Casserole with Black Beans (Gluten-Free)

    Quinoa Tabbouleh

    Moroccan Quinoa Salad

    Easy Vegan Mexican Quinoa Salad

    Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

    Vegan Sweet Potato Quinoa Tots

    Quinoa Minestrone Soup (vegan + gluten-free)

    Grillable Quinoa Black Bean Veggie Burger

    Spoonful of Breakfast Quinoa

    Now, let’s get to making this amazing Quinoa Breakfast Bowl recipe!  This Breakfast Quinoa Bowl offers plant-based protein and a variety of nutrients, it's easy to make, and absolutely delicious! It's vegan, dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free and peanut-free.  It doesn't contain any refined sugars and there is a nut-free option as well.

    Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    I hope you make it, and if you do, please tag me on Instagram so I can see! You can also leave a review on this post, which helps me out SO much as I continue to develop and share recipes.

    You can watch me make it in a quick video here.

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    Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl


    • Author: Elaine Gordon
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    This quick and easy Vegan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl recipe is absolutely delicious and full of amazing health benefits.  It offers a complete source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and dietary fiber. It's a cozy, nutritious and filling breakfast and a protein-rich alternative to oatmeal. 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup cooked quinoa [Instant Pot method or Stovetop method]
    • ½ cup unsweetened plain non-dairy milk [such as homemade oat milk, almond milk, hemp milk or cashew milk]
    • 2 tablespoons unsweetened, unsalted creamy nut or seed butter (I love raw creamy almond butter from Trader Joe's)
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • pinch of fine salt
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    1. Warm and stir together everything on the stove top for a couple minutes then top with raw creamy almond butter, hemp seeds and blueberries (or any fruit such as bananas).  Enjoy while hot.
    2. Store leftovers (separate from toppings) once fully cooled in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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    • Prep Time: 1
    • Cook Time: 4
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop

    Keywords: breakfast quinoa

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