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Sweet Breakfast Quinoa Bowl (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Published: Jul 15, 2021 · Modified: Dec 13, 2021 by Nija Clark 1 Comment

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This Sweet Strawberry Breakfast Quinoa Bowl Is A Hearty Breakfast That's Full Of Flavor &  A Good Source Of Protein.  Made With Only 5 Ingredients! A Wholesome Protein Rich Vegan, Dairy-Free & No Added Sugar Breakfast.

Two Bowls Of Strawberries And Cream Quinoa

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

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  • Ingredients
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • How To Sweeten?
  • Can You Make Quinoa Ahead Of Time?
  • Cooking Quinoa
  • Instructions
  • Variations
  • How To Store
  • More Quinoa Recipes
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Looking for more protein in your vegan breakfast with a lot of flavor? Tired of the usual morning grains - oatmeal and grits that are carb heavy and protein light?

You’ll definitely enjoy our yummy strawberry and cream quinoa breakfast bowl recipe. The quinoa helps create a nutritionally dense, healthy breakfast bowl for vegans and non vegans alike.

Ingredients

Ingredients For Strawberries And Cream Quinoa

Quinoa - a superfood packed with protein 

Strawberries - are a good source of vitamin C and potassium

Non-Dairy Milk - oat or almond milk work well

Strawberry Jam - you can buy your favorite or make our 5 minute homemade jam

Vanilla Extract

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oatmeal Or Quinoa Better For You?


Quinoa is more nutritionally dense but oatmeal still makes a healthy breakfast choice. Nutritionally speaking, if we compare 1 cooked cup of each.

Can You Eat Quinoa In The Morning?

Yes, quinoa is an excellent breakfast
choice. It’s a protein pack grain (actually seed). Great in traditional savory dishes and versatile enough for sweet dishes.

Why Do I Have To Rinse Quinoa?


To remove the bitter taste. All quinoa has a protective coating called saponin that can give cooked quinoa a bitter taste and rinsing it removes that coating and bitterness. Rinse under cold running water until it runs clear.

Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), is described as a "superfood". Is actually an edible seed that comes in a variety of colors including black, red, yellow, and white.

Quinoa is packed with protein, fiber and various vitamins (B1, Folate, Magnesium) and minerals. It is a complete protein, meaning that it contains all nine essential amino acids that our bodies cannot make on their own. It is also gluten-free and is recommended for people who are on a gluten-free diet.

How To Sweeten?

We don’t find it necessary to add sugar to this recipe because the jam is already sweet. But you can definitely add a drizzle of maple syrup, sugar in the raw, date syrup or honey if you eat it.

Can You Make Quinoa Ahead Of Time?

Yes, this is a great meal prep recipe especially if you use your instant pot to cook your quinoa in under ten minutes.

If you do use already cooked grains add more non-dairy milk and strawberries to add some of the flavor lost from not simmering on the stove top.

Cooking Quinoa

How To Make Strawberries And Cream Quinoa
L To R fine mesh strainer, rinsed quinoa, adding strawberry jam to quinoa mixture and cooked strawberry quinoa

Instructions

Pour the quinoa into a fine mesh colander and rinse under running water for around 30 seconds. Drain well. This step removes any bitterness on the outside of the quinoa caused by naturally occurring saponins.

Combine the rinsed quinoa and 1 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and pinch of salt in a saucepan. 

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat about 3 minutes, then decrease the heat to low for a gentle simmer. 

Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid.

Remove the pot from heat and let stand for 5 more minutes, covered. Add topping and serve.

Variations

We also have a choose your own adventure style Quinoa breakfast bowl recipe on the site too.

How To Store

Store quinoa in an airtight container in your refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

More Quinoa Recipes

Spicy Tomato Black Bean Quinoa With Roasted Butternut Squash

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

No Cook Overnight Chai Oats With Quinoa

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Sweet Breakfast Quinoa Bowl (Vegan + Gluten-Free)

Nija Clark
This Sweet Strawberry Breakfast Quinoa Bowl Is A Hearty Breakfast That's Full Of Flavor &  A Good Source Of Protein.  Made With Only 5 Ingredients! A Wholesome Protein Rich Vegan, Dairy-Free & No Added Sugar Breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 84 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup Dairy-free milk – we use oat milk or almond milk
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 3/4 cup Quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons Strawberry jam – we make an easy homemade microwave jam but you can used store-bought too
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Pour the quinoa into a fine mesh colander and rinse under running water for around 30 seconds. Drain well. This step removes any bitterness on the outside of the quinoa caused by naturally occurring saponins
  • Combine the rinsed quinoa and 1 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and pinch of salt in a saucepan. 
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat about 3 minutes, then decrease the heat to low for a gentle simmer. 
  • Cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the quinoa has absorbed all of the liquid
  • Remove the pot from heat and let stand for 5 more minutes, covered. Add topping and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 84kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 274mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 1mg
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These nutritional figures should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in fresh produce, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.

More vegan & gluten-free breakfast recipe ideas.

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  1. Kate

    July 21, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    5 stars
    Would have never thought of having quinoa for breakfast and strawberry and cream. It was so good.

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