Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa
Make this blueberry breakfast quinoa for the week! You'll get your protein and have a delicious breakfast all in one!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 25 minutes
Fat 16
Carbs 25
Protein 7
Yield 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk any kind works!
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup white quinoa
- 2/3 cup fresh blueberries smashed (+ more for topping)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter optional
Toppings
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Place almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt into a small saucepan. Whisk all of the ingredients together until combined. Add quinoa and blueberries and mix again.
- Bring the quinoa and milk to a boil over high heat and then cover, turn heat to low and let the quinoa simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes.
- Once the quinoa has fully cooked, remove from heat and keep covered. The liquid will continue to absorb as it sits. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Option to mix in 1 tablespoon of almond butter or serve as is. Serve with a splash more of almond milk, a sprinkle of chia seeds, slivered almonds, and move fresh blueberries.
Tips & Notes
- This recipe was updated on April 23, 2020.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g