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Healthy quinoa breakfast bowl with sweet and savory toppings on white kitchen counter

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipe

This nourishing quinoa breakfast bowl is the perfect way to start your day. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, it’s a customizable recipe that works for both sweet and savory cravings. Make it ahead for busy mornings or enjoy it fresh and warm for a cozy, energizing breakfast.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Gluten-Free, Healthy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Assembly & Topping Prep: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 410kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Medium saucepan with lid For cooking quinoa perfectly
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer For rinsing quinoa
  • 1 Fork For fluffing quinoa
  • 2 serving bowls For assembling bowls
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons For accurate portions

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (white, red, or tri-color) rinsed well
  • 2 cups water or milk of choice milk adds creaminess
  • 1 pinch sea salt to enhance flavor
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional, for sweet version
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon optional, for sweet version
  • ½ cup fresh berries optional, for sweet version
  • 1 whole banana sliced
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter for healthy fats
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup natural sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts almonds, walnuts, or pecans
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt optional, for creaminess
  • 2 large eggs poached, fried, or scrambled for savory
  • ½ whole avocado sliced
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 handful spinach or kale sautéed or fresh
  • 2 tablespoons feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 drizzle olive oil or hot sauce for savory topping

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.
  • Combine quinoa and water (or milk) in saucepan; bring to a boil.
  • Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  • Prepare toppings (fruit or savory ingredients).
  • Spoon warm quinoa into bowls and add desired toppings.
  • Drizzle with honey, nut butter, or olive oil before serving.
  • Serve warm and enjoy your nourishing quinoa breakfast bowl.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so it should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 3mg