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    The VGN Way » Vegan Gluten Free Recipes

    Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    Published: Jun 23, 2020 · Modified: Jan 7, 2023 by Nija Clark · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Ever had quinoa for breakfast? Creamy with sweet toppings. This high protein vegan breakfast Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is great for a busy week on the go.

    Try this high protein quinoa breakfast bowl recipe from The Vgn Way

    Full Recipe Ingredients/Instructions are available in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. However you can find important tips/tricks in the post like how to store, reheat and substitutes.i

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    • Ingredients
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    • FAQ’s
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    • More High Protein Vegan Breakfasts
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    Why This Recipe Works 

    Quinoa Is A Great Gluten-Free Breakfast Grain Alternative.

    This high protein breakfast bowl makes a nice alternative to traditional oatmeal for breakfast.

    Quinoa Health Benefits:

    • High in protein 
    • High in fiber
    • Gluten-free 
    • Contains antioxidants
    • Is a complete protein; contains all nine essential amino acids
    • High in Iron 

    Ingredients

    Quinoa

    Toppings - nuts, fruits and coconut

    Plant-Based Milk

    Instructions

    Step 1: Rinse 1 cup of quinoa in a fine mesh colander (note rinsing will wash away the bitter coating of the quinoa seed, wash quinoa in a few changes of water) Rinse and drain well

    Step 2: In a medium pot over medium heat, add quinoa to 2 cups of liquid and ½ teaspoon salt

    Step 3: Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes until tender

    Step 4: Let sit for 5 minutes

    See suggested toppings below to assembly the perfect Quinoa Breakfast bowl and enjoy!

    Tips

    Quinoa has a reputation for being bitter but a few quick rinses under cold water will get rid of that by removing the outer coating which contains saponins which causes the bitterness.

    Buying a fine mesh colander like the one picture here makes quick work of rinsing it. You can purchase on Amazon.

    Toppings For Bowl

    Making the quinoa is pretty simple and straight forward. The fun part is the flavor combinations you can come up with for this high protein vegan breakfast.

    • Yogurt
    • Apples
    • Pistachios
    • Homemade Granola  
    • A drizzle of maple syrup
    • A sprig of Mint
    • Maple Syrup
    • Berries
    • Nut Butter’s

    FAQ’s

    Is Quinoa Better For You Than Oatmeal?


    Nutritionally speaking, if we compare 1 cooked cup of each: 

    • Oatmeal 3.5 ounces (100 grams) has 2.5g of fat; 25g of carbs, 3.7g of fiber and 5g of protein. 

    • Quinoa 1 cup (185 grams) has 1.9g of fat; 21g of carbs, 2.8g of fiber and 4.4g of protein

    Quinoa is more nutritionally dense but oatmeal still makes a healthy breakfast choice.

    How To Cook Quinoa In The Instant Pot?

    We made a post to walk you through how easy it is to make Quinoa in the Instant Pot

    Storage

    • To Store. Store leftovers quinoa in an airtight container will last up to 3 days in the fridge.

    More High Protein Vegan Breakfasts

    • Savory Vegan Breakfast Bowl( Gluten-Free)
    • Vegan Eggs Benedict (Gluten-Free)
    • Chai Quinoa Overnight Oats  (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free & Vegan)

    Love this recipe? Please leave a 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below & if you REALLY like it, consider a comment down below. Thanks!

    📖 Recipe

    Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    Nija Clark
    Ever had quinoa for breakfast? Creamy with sweet toppings. This high protein vegan breakfast Quinoa Breakfast Bowlis great for a busy week on the go.
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    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 165 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup Quinoa Wash quinoa in a few changes of water. Rinse and drain well
    • 1 cup Water
    • 1 cup Almond Milk
    • ½ teaspoon Salt

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse 1 cup of quinoa in a fine mesh colander (note rinsing will wash away the bitter coating of the quinoa seed, wash quinoa in a few changes of water) Rinse and drain well
    • In a medium pot over medium heat, add quinoa to 2 cups of liquid and ½ teaspoon salt
    • Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes until tender
    • Let sit for 5 minutes
    • See suggestions below to assembly the perfect Quinoa Breakfast bowl and enjoy!

    Notes

    TIPS
    Quinoa has a reputation for being bitter but a few quick rinses under cold water will get rid of that by removing the outer coating which contains saponinswhich causes the bitterness.
    Optional but buying a fine mesh colander like the one picture here makes quick work of rinsing it. You can purchase on Amazon.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 377mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 97mgIron: 2mg
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    If you give this gluten free vegan quinoa breakfast bowl recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag and us on Instagram #thevgnway.

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    1. Lizzy Clevland

      October 07, 2022 at 6:09 pm

      5 stars
      this is an excellent breakfast idea and I have quinoa three days a week. it's fast to make it fills me up and it doesn't give me jheart burn like oatmeal.

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