Mix up your usual breakfast with vanilla and blueberries!
Tired of oatmeal every morning, but still want something hearty and nutritious? This quinoa breakfast dish with blueberries is a delicious replacement for your usual breakfast. The quinoa is lightly flavored with vanilla extract, and the blueberries are roasted with heart-healthy coconut oil for a breakfast bowl that you’ll be eager to add to your morning routine.
Vanilla Quinoa and Roasted Blueberry Breakfast Bowl
This breakfast bowl is a great alternative to the traditional oatmeal and will provide the energy you need to start your day.
Yield 4 people
Serving Size 0.5 cup
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Combine the quinoa, water, and vanilla in a saucepan with a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Toss the blueberries with the coconut oil and cinnamon. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet (don’t skip the parchment!) Roast until soft and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
- Serve the quinoa topped with the roasted blueberries. Top with a few fresh blueberries, coconut, or slivered almonds if desired.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 65mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
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I just made this for breakfast. It was delicious. Even my 2 and 4 year old liked it. That's a win in my book!
Did you reheat it at all? Was it good that way too?
Barb, Yes you can reheat it and it's good that way too.
For the berries if you use frozen, do you let them thaw or roast longer?
Anna, you can prepare them the same way. They may take an extra minute, or two, in the oven, however.
How long will this be good for. I am interviewing for a new position that will now require me to take breakfast, lunch, and 2 snacks with me. I already have a ton of crockpot recipes so that I can have dinner done-ish when I get home in the evenings.
Jennifer, if you store the cooked quinoa and the roasted blueberries separately, and put them together in the morning, they should last a few days.
What can I use instead of coconut oil?
Anita, Try applesauce or omit the coconut oil. 🙂