Quinoa for Breakfast (Vegan and Healthy)
Quinoa is PACKED with plant-based protein and fiber (plus some folate, antioxidants, iron, and more!). It is such a great nutritious addition to your meals to start the day *full and satisfied*.
I'm showing you here 3 yummy and easy ways to use quinoa when making breakfast! Hope you give them a try! 😊
✅ 00:00 COOK THE QUINOA
I recommend cooking a batch of quinoa on the weekend to use in your breakfasts, but also for making lunches like bowls, burrito wraps and soups.
1 cup rinsed quinoa (any color)
1 + 3/4 cup water
Transfer to a saucepan, cover and bring to a simmer. Then, turn down the heat to medium-low and keep simmering for about 15 minutes or until cooked through. When done, fluff with a fork. You can use it right away or store it in an airtight container in the fridge for later.
✅ 00:54 TROPICAL CHOCOLATE QUINOA BOWL
1 1/2 cup oat milk
2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of cinnamon
sweetener to taste (I used about 2-3 tablespoons of maple syrup)
Combine together the chocolate milk ingredients. I like to shake in a jar. This can be made ahead (store in the fridge).
To serve:
About 3/4 cup-1 cup cooked quinoa
Chocolate milk (see above)
Fruits of your choice: for a tropical bowl, use mango, pineapple, banana, dragon fruit, kiwi, passion fruit, etc.
Toppings: chia seeds, shredded coconut, nuts, hemp seeds, drizzle of maple syrup and granola.
Simply combine the ingredients in a bowl and add sweetener to taste. If you enjoy overnight oats, then you can also include some cooked quinoa to the rolled oats when making them. Check out these quinoa overnight oats for inspiration: https://plantbasedjess.com/quinoa-ove....
✅ 01:45 STRAWBERRY QUINOA SMOOTHIE
1 - 1 1/2 cup oat milk
1 large frozen banana, roughly chopped
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 - 1/3 cup cooked quinoa
Add to a blender and blend until smooth. You can adjust the amount of milk to the desired consistency and feel free to add more fruit or spices.
✅ 02:21 BLUEBERRY QUINOA PANCAKES
You can add cooked quinoa to any pancake batter that you like. It adds a fun texture that's mostly taste-free, and it makes your pancakes secretly healthier, higher in protein and more filling.
The ingredients I used to make the batter
1 cup flour
1 cup oat milk
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon of maple syrup
pinch of salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Stir the ingredients together until the batter is smooth and uniform.
Then, add 1/3 to 1/2 cup of cooked quinoa and combine.
Cook the pancakes as usual in a warm pan (I like using a little coconut oil), for about 3 minutes on each side. You can add blueberries while they cook or simply add them to the batter. Serve with maple syrup.
I hope this gave you some tasty vegan breakfast inspiration! Please let me know if you tried some of those ideas! ❤️
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