Need a high protein breakfast idea? Sick of having oats everyday? This quinoa breakfast bowl is coming to the rescue!

Quinoa is a gluten-free whole-grain that is incredibly rich in protein. Its taste in this breakfast quinoa is deliciously toasty and nutty. Keep reading to learn how to make the easiest healthy breakfast with quinoa!

Can you eat quinoa for breakfast?

Although quinoa is typically served in salads or side dishes, it’s an ideal grain to have in the morning. It’s perfect for both sweet and savoury dishes and is super easy to cook. This vegan quinoa breakfast bowl is just one example of the many ways you can enjoy quinoa at breakfast!

Is quinoa similar to oatmeal?

Both quinoa and oatmeal provide health benefits and have their place in a healthy vegan lifestyle. But, they are different nutritionally.

One of quinoa's main advantages is its protein content and quality. Quinoa is a complete protein and provides 8g per cooked cup, whereas oats provide 5g per cooked cup.

To help regulate blood sugar, manage body weight, and curb mid-morning hunger, you should aim to eat at least 20g of protein at breakfast. Many vegans often fail to meet this target as it can be challenging to eat enough protein at breakfast.

This high protein quinoa breakfast is a perfect dish to add to your meal rotation, as it is made with soy milk, quinoa, and nut butter - all high-protein ingredients.

How to make a vegan quinoa breakfast bowl

This breakfast quinoa is super easy to make. Using soy milk instead of water, the first step is to cook the quinoa on the stovetop according to package instructions. This will take approximately 15 minutes and can be prepped ahead of time.

Using soy milk boosts the protein content of this breakfast and gives your breakfast quinoa a creamy texture. 

Next, you simply top your quinoa breakfast bowl with your favourite add-ins, such as maple syrup, almond butter, cinnamon, fruit, etc. If you prep the quinoa ahead of time, you can mix and match your toppings throughout the week for a new daily flavour.

Other quinoa breakfast recipes

There are so many other breakfast recipes using quinoa that aren't "oatmeal" style like these savory quinoa breakfast bowls. But if you are looking for something more on the traditional side, check out this list of the 15 best quinoa breakfast bowls!

If you are looking for low calorie quinoa breakfast recipes, consult a Registered Dietitian to help you navigate healthy and sustainable weight loss.

And for my keto friends, finding low carb quinoa breakfast recipes can be a little challenging considering that quinoa is a grain. But it can be done! Click here to book a free discovery call with one of our dietitians to chat about this. 

If you have any other fav easy quinoa breakfast recipes please send them my way. I'd love to try em' out. I might have to try a vegan quinoa breakfast bake next... stay tuned!

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