Blueberry Pie Quinoa Breakfast Porridge [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Lower-Carb]
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Quinoa for breakfast? Absolutely! This Blueberry Pie Quinoa Breakfast Porridge is packed with healthy fats, plant-based protein, fiber, and antioxidants.
It’s a lower-carb vegan breakfast option, sugar-free, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly too. Oh and have I mentioned it’s delicious!?
Pie for breakfast anyone?
OK scratch that… Quinoa for breakfast anyone!?
This delicious and nutritious quinoa breakfast porridge is the lovechild of my two most recent culinary efforts:
- To get more frozen wild blueberry goodness into my diet beyond smoothies
- To experiment with using quinoa in breakfast recipes
As it turns out, quinoa’s an amazing breakfast ingredient, and works just as well in sweeter recipes as in savory.
Who knew!?
OK probably a lot of people. But not me!
For the oh so many years that I’ve been eating this protein-packed seed — yep, quinoa’s actually a seed, not a grain! — I’ve NEVER had it for breakfast.
Why eat quinoa for breakfast rather than oats?
What exactly makes quinoa such a great breakfast option? And a better breakfast option than other grains?
Quinoa is rich in fiber and plant-based protein, which keep you full and your blood sugar levels balanced.
If you’re new around here, well then there’s something you should know: I’m ALL ABOUT lower-carb breakfasts that are packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
Because this trio is the key to stable blood sugar levels and keeps you full all the way through to lunchtime…
No mid-morning energy dip that has you reaching for a second cup of coffee, no snack-attack that has you thinking “Lunch is seriously still 2 hours away!?”
This yummy quinoa breakfast recipe combines the fiber and protein of quinoa with the healthy fats in coconut milk and antioxidant-packed wild blueberries.
Not only is it an incredibly healthy breakfast option, but it’s darn delicious too! And without needed any additional sugars — not even healthier sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
And of course, it will keep you full and satiated all the way until lunchtime.
Blueberry Pie Quinoa Breakfast Porridge [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Lower-Carb]
Blueberry Pie Quinoa Breakfast Porridge [Vegan, Gluten-Free, Lower-Carb]
Quinoa for breakfast? Absolutely! This Blueberry Pie Quinoa Breakfast Porridge is packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and antioxidants.
It’s a low-carb vegan breakfast option, gluten-free, and paleo-friendly too! And and have I mentioned it’s delicious!?
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3 cups / 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Healthy, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 cup white quinoa (preferably sprouted)
- 2 cups coconut milk OR your non-dairy milk of choice
- 3 tbs whole-fat canned coconut milk / coconut cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2.5 cups frozen organic wild blueberries*
- A sprinkle of mineral-rich sea salt
- Sliced almonds (for topping)
Instructions
- Add the quinoa, coconut milk, coconut cream, and salt to a medium saucepan (with a tight lid) over medium-high heat.
- Bring it to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and put the lid on.
- Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Add the wild blueberries, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- When ready to serve: top with 1 tbs of hemp seeds and 1 tbs of crushed almonds and/or walnuts per serving.
- Enjoy!
Keywords: quinoa breakfast porridge
