This delicious Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a great way to start the day. Cooked with bananas and topped with maple syrup, pecans, and almond milk. It’s so easy! All you need are 4 ingredients and less than 20 minutes.
My inspiration, not that this thing took a whole lot of inspiration, came after breakfast with a friend at a restaurant in Charlotte. It was a “blueberry-infused” quinoa bowl that cost me over TWELVE DOLLARS! And, I had half the ingredients removed so it would be fairly healthy.
So, in order to “stick it to the man”, I went home and made my own. It only took THREE INGREDIENTS! SIX if you add the toppings. The results? Healthier, cheaper, easier, and in my honest opinion, much tastier. Suck it, corporate greed.
How To Make Blueberry Quinoa
This is one of the easiest recipes.
Simply put the quinoa, bananas, blueberries, and water in a medium saucepan and cook according to instructions on the quinoa package. It usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
Once it is finished cooking top it with maple syrup, pecans, and almond milk. That’s it! A delicious Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl.
How To Make Blueberry Quinoa In Instant Pot
This delicious one bowl meal is even easier when you use an Instant Pot. Place all the ingredients in an Instant Pot and cook for 2 minutes on high pressure.
Once Blueberry Quinoa is finished you can let it naturally release or do a manually release the pressure (quick release) when it’s finished. Then, just top with maple syrup, pecans, and almond milk and you’re all set.
Easy, fast, healthy, and delicious!
I LOVE my Instant Pot and how easy it has made my life when it comes to cooking. I consider it a kitchen “must-have”.
No more of this “I don’t really do breakfast because I don’t have the time” crap. Double the recipe and reheat through the week. No more excuses.
This Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is all about efficiency, flavor, and health.
You’re going to like this Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. It’s…
- Simple
- Healthy
- Quick
- Delicious
- Fruity
- And incredibly filling!
Want More Vegan Breakfast Recipes
For even more healthy and delicious healthy vegan breakfast recipes check out these 14 Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipes.
And, once again we have debunked several myths about healthy, plant-based eating. It’s not complicated, expensive, boring or tasteless. And, yes! YOU GET ENOUGH PROTEIN! Let it go, already. Sheesh!
Blueberry Banana Quinoa Bowl
Start your day by owning it with this Blueberry Banana Quinoa Bowl. Fiber, protein, sweet, healthy, simple to make and cheap. Double the recipe for leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups of water
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
For Toppings
- 1 tbsp. maple syrup
- 1 tbsp. chopped pecans or walnuts
- Unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Put quinoa, bananas, blueberries, and water in a medium saucepan and cook according to instructions on the quinoa package. Usually about 15-20 minutes
- Serve in a bowl and top with the maple syrup, pecans, & desired amount of unsweetened plant-based milk.
For Instant Pot Instructions
- Place all ingredients in Instant Pot and cook for 2 minutes on high pressure.
- Manually release the pressure (quick release) when cooking is finished and enjoy.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 261 Total Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 9mg Carbohydrates: 49g Fiber: 6g Sugar: 14g Protein: 7g
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Thanks for the recipe. I cannot wait to try it.. you mentioned the Instant Pot.. what is the procedure if I want to use that instead?
Put ALL the ingredients in the Instant Pot and cook for 8 minutes…simple as that. Good luck and hope you enjoy it!
Do you mash the bananas or cut them?
I usually just throw them in whole and mix all together once it finishes cooking. I have also cut them. There’s no wrong way.
Hearty, delicious and super easy!
Sounds delicious. Since I don’t do any sweetner except dates I wonder if adding a few small dates to the pot would be enough. I’ll try it anyways.
I think it’d work great or make date syrup/paste and top with that.
Do you use the same amount of water if you are using instant pot?
If using an instant pot, use the amount of water the instant pot instructions recommends.
If making in an instant pot, do you cook vented or closed? Also, on low or high cook?
Thank you!
I’ve cooked this in an Instant Pot a couple of times. Vent closed, high, and I think for about 2 minutes if I recall.
Hi Shane,
First live your name Shane and Simply.
Can’t remember how i came across your blog but sooooooo happy I did.
Did this for breakfast this morning, must say I was a tot skepitcal, what a big surprise what it hit my taste buds. Was the milk to go in the cereal or had separately?
Thanks for sharing. Keep them coming.
Hi, Jennifer! So glad you’re here and thanks for reaching out. Yes, this is one of my faves for breakfast too:) The milk is to pour over the quinoa but there’s no wrong way:) Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. Blessings.
This is absolutely delicious…..the banana sweetened it enough! It was amazing. You can add so many other fruits/veggies to make a hardy meal!
Thank you, Susanne! Yes, it’s such a flexible bowl. Get creative and go for it:) Thanks so much for reaching out!!!
this may sound silly but do u chop up the bananas ?
Another instant pot question. The recipe says 8 minutes but in the comments you have said both 2 and 8 minutes. Normal quinoa in instant pot takes about 1 minute so 2 minutes sounds about right. Just wanted to clear this up. Thanks and your recipes are amazing. Keep it up.
UGH, thanks for catching that. It should be 2 minutes. I’ll change it. As you can see, I’m a visionary and not an editor:) Blessings.