9 Breakfast Quinoa Recipes That’ll Make You Forget All About Oatmeal

By Tara Fuller

Cold mornings call for a warm, hearty, flavorful breakfast. But sometimes oats can feel too heavy, pancakes can seem too time intensive, and scrambled eggs just feel… boring. Sure, we can pop some bread in the toaster and call it a day, but there’s a better option.

While quinoa is commonly served as a side dish or protein-packed salad topper, it makes a great a.m. dish too. Suitable for both sweet and savory add-ins and easy to throw together in minutes, breakfast quinoa is pretty much the perfect weekday morning meal.

We rounded up nine healthy and easy recipes to get you started with your quinoa adventure, but it doesn’t have to stop there. Experiment with everything from bacon and cheese to nut butters and fruit—basically anything tastes good!

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1. Raspberry Vanilla Breakfast Quinoa

All you need are a few good ingredients to make breakfast seem special. Here, the blogger sticks to vanilla almond milk (we like using unsweetened to keep it extra healthy), cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, cooked quinoa, sliced almonds, and fresh berries to create one of the easiest breakfasts ever. Tip: Make a large pot of quinoa ahead of time to keep the cook time to five minutes (or less)!

2. Apple and Peanut Butter Breakfast Quinoa

We’re game for pretty much anything covered in melted peanut butter. This quinoa dish is cooked in coconut milk (though any milk will do), vanilla, and a dash of sweet spices, and topped with apples, creamy PB, and a handful of pecans. To make it extra gourmet, toast the apple slices and pecans while the quinoa is cooking.

3. Chocolate Banana Breakfast Quinoa

Who doesn’t love eating chocolate for breakfast? We sure do, which is why we created this cocoa-infused recipe. Sweetened with honey, mashed banana, and vanilla extract, it tastes like a decadent dessert but makes for an awesome pre- or post-workout snack or easy breakfast. For a little crunch, top with cacao nibs or chopped pistachios.

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4. Quinoa-Banana Skillet Bake

Skillets aren’t limited to eggs and giant cookies—they produce delicious quinoa bakes too. Made with coconut oil, dates, shredded coconut, and nuts, this recipe looks as incredible as it tastes. Top with fresh berries for an extra fancy feel (and to boost your antioxidant intake), and make sure to save extra for the weekends, when you have a little extra …read more

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