15 Quinoa Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day

Quinoa Porridge With Cinnamon Apples

Apples and cinnamon can never be beat, and in this recipe they add a touch of coziness to a breakfast quinoa recipe. For more flavor, add another apple or toppings like raisins.

Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oats Crunchy Granola

Whether you're looking to bulk up your granola or just want to try a textural twist, incorporating quinoa into your mix is an easy way to take your oats up a notch.

Pumpkin Quinoa Bread

Quinoa adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to this classic quick bread. As a result, you get a loaf that's full of spice and flavor with the perfect amount of sweetness — and a breakfast quinoa recipe the whole family will love.

Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa

The sweet/tart mixture of blueberries and lemon pair surprisingly well when served with quinoa. "This was my first time trying quinoa for breakfast," says community member whoshungry. "What a fabulous meal! I will make this over and over again and try different fruits too."

Rice and Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

If you're on the fence about trying quinoa breakfast recipes, this pudding is a great place to start. You get the sweetness and aromatics of rice pudding and the nutty, complex texture of quinoa.

Quinoa Prune Breakfast Porridge

This porridge checks off what you want in a balanced breakfast: protein and fiber from the quinoa, sweetness (and more fiber) from the prunes, and flavor from the almond milk, nutmeg, and cinnamon. If you don't have prunes, any dried fruit will work.

Oat and Quinoa Breakfast Cake

You don't have to cook quinoa oatmeal-style to enjoy it for breakfast. These hearty cakes taste great warm or chilled and make a healthy, yet portable breakfast. Try these topped with yogurt and cinnamon.

Mediterranean Breakfast Quinoa

Dates, apricots, toasted almonds, and honey add a nice sweetness to warm, fresh quinoa. If you're using iodized or kosher salt instead of sea salt, lower the amount and adjust according to your tastes.

Quinoa Muffins

These savory quinoa muffins make a great high-protein, low-carb breakfast or brunch — think of them as a healthier take on quiche. Creator ehagan encourages playing around with cheese and vegetables, but community members also report success with meats like apple chicken sausage and bacon.

Quinoa Porridge

"This is SOOOOO good! For health reasons I have to eat tons of protien every day and I get sick of stuffing my face with meat all day," says community member MomZilla (Evin). "This was a very refreshing breakfast very tasty and different!"

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa

Quinoa's wealth of nutrients gets a flavor boost from Granny Smith apples and cinnamon. You may need to add more liquid to this quinoa breakfast recipe, so keep an eye on this while it's cooking.

A Hearty Porridge

This quinoa breakfast recipe will make a week's worth of meals in less than 30 minutes, so add it to your meal prep repertoire. Additionally, it's vegan and gluten-free, making it a great choice for people who can't consume animal products or gluten.

Steel-Cut Oats and Quinoa Breakfast

Instead of pitting oats and quinoa against each other, combine them. The quinoa adds a surprisingly creamy texture, and the paired grains make a perfect base for virtually any fruits and nuts. As an added bonus, this cheap and easy quinoa breakfast recipe is also diabetes-friendly.

Quinoa Breakfast Cereal

This breakfast cereal is like a boosted version of oatmeal: it's packed with energy and nutrients, and gets a nice flavor from the apricots and spices. If it's not sweet enough for you, add a little honey, maple syrup, or even agave nectar.

Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

This vegan quinoa breakfast pudding gets a nice tartness from apple juice — however, you can substitute orange juice or nut milk. It's not too sweet and has a nice texture that collaborates well with mix-ins and toppings.

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