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    Home » Vegan Breakfast Recipes

    Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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    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.

    Blueberry quinoa breakfast bowl.

    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.

    wooden bowl of uncooked quinoa.

    Table of Contents

    • How To Make Blueberry Quinoa
    • How To Make Blueberry Quinoa In Instant Pot
    • Want More Vegan Breakfast Recipes
    • Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    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.

    blueberries, bananas, and uncooked quinoa on cutting board.

    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”.

    Blueberry quinoa in whit bowl.

    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.

    Syrup being poured on top of blueberry quinoa.

    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

    • Healthy Oil-Free Granola
    • Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Crumble
    • Vegan Blueberry Banana Pancakes

    For even more healthy and delicious healthy vegan breakfast recipes check out these 14 Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipes.

    Blueberry breakfast quinoa bowl topped with pecans.

    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!

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    Blueberry Banana Quinoa

    Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    ★★★★★

    5 from 10 reviews

    Print Recipe

    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 total.

    • Total Time: 20 mins
    • Yield: 4 servings 1x

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 cup dry quinoa
    • 2 cups of water
    • 2 ripe bananas
    • 1 cup frozen blueberries

    Suggested Toppings

    • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
    • 1 tbsp. chopped pecans or walnuts
    • Unsweetened almond milk

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
    2. Allow to do a natural release, usually about 10 minutes, when cooking is finished and enjoy.

    Stovetop Instructions

    1. Put quinoa, bananas, blueberries, and water in a medium saucepan and cook according to instructions on the quinoa package. Usually about 15-20 minutes
    2. Serve in a bowl and top with the maple syrup, pecans, & desired amount of unsweetened plant-based milk.

    Equipment

    Instant Pot

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    • Author: Shane Martin
    • Prep Time: 5 mins.
    • Cook Time: 2 mins. once IP is at High Pressure
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: Vegan
    • Diet: Vegan

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 242
    • Sugar: 13.5 g
    • Sodium: 8.4 mg
    • Fat: 3 g
    • Carbohydrates: 48.8 g
    • Fiber: 5.6 g
    • Protein: 6.8 g
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg

    Keywords: quinoa, Instant Pot, vegan recipes, vegetarian recipes, vegan breakfast recipes, breakfast, blueberry quinoa

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Beverley Martin

      October 30, 2022 at 6:27 pm

      Just made this for my breakfast…yummy !! I have enough left for two more.
      I’m loving your recipes since someone posted about you on Facebook.
      I’m your biggest fan…lol Australian

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 31, 2022 at 12:42 am

        Thank you so much, Beverly! And, great last name;)

        Reply
    2. Nancy

      October 19, 2022 at 10:23 pm

      What fruit would you suggest besides blueberries?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 25, 2022 at 4:32 pm

        Any berries you prefer will work.

        Reply
    3. Luz

      May 24, 2022 at 11:33 am

      How long does it last in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        May 24, 2022 at 1:18 pm

        Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.

        Reply
    4. Kathleen Westreicher

      September 26, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      Made this today for breakfast, & it was amazing!!! I topped it with chopped walnuts, a splash of maple syrup & a couple of splashes of unsweetened soy milk. For me, the ripe bananas kind of overpowered the taste of the blueberries, which are my fav, so i’m going to try your suggestion of pears, or maybe just more blueberries. I loved this recipe, and will def make it regularly, and yes, i love my Instapot, it’s my favorite time saving appliance, and so versatile!!!!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 26, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        Thank you so much, Kathleen!

        Reply
    5. Angela Shumate

      May 23, 2021 at 10:07 pm

      Meant to also ask can u make this without bananas. If so should I substitute something else

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        June 04, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Yes, you can totally make it without bananas. Use any fruit you like. Pears are really nice:)

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    6. Jasmine

      April 28, 2021 at 9:47 am

      Do you mash the banana or just throw it in the instant pot and the pressure cools it down for you?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 28, 2021 at 7:30 pm

        Either way is fine. I usually just throw a whole banana in and mash it once it has cooked.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    7. Liz

      August 02, 2020 at 7:17 am

      Is this tasty served both hot or cold? Thanks! Liz

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        August 02, 2020 at 10:06 pm

        Yes. I often enjoy it cold the next day. But, I usually like it warm so I can add some nice maple syrup:)

        Reply
    8. Claudia

      June 07, 2020 at 9:30 pm

      I made this on the stove top. I used fresh blueberries instead of frozen. It turned out perfect and super delicious. I did not need to add any of the toppings as it was already sweet enough. Yummmmm, will definitely make it again.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Janice Davis

      April 23, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      Easy to make and delicious.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 24, 2020 at 9:32 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    10. Susan

      March 28, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      Wonderful breakfast. Thank you

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        March 29, 2020 at 11:30 am

        That’s great, Susan!

        Reply
    11. DEBBY SOLDAN

      March 09, 2020 at 12:54 am

      Hey Shane!

      I have saved this recipe to try in the near future. It sounds Yummy!

      I have a request. Would you please try to size your recipes to be printed to one page when possible? Maybe a small picture by the ingredients’ as there is room for one. I personally LOVE pictures’! It reminds me why I saved the recipe and just how yummy it will look. I am a visual person. I find when I thumb through my printed recipes, I look at the picture first and then I go to the name/ingredients. Remember, “Pictures speak a thousand words!”

      I love the font size you use, but if it will save paper, maybe reduce the size just a bit. Let’s go for one page when possible. I do try to flip my page, when I remember to.

      Thanks for your ear!
      Have a Great Day!
      Debby 🙂

      Reply
    12. Patty

      March 08, 2020 at 10:09 am

      Can you use fresh blueberries?

      Reply
    13. Shane Martin

      January 05, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      Nice.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Madcitykitty

      January 05, 2020 at 3:37 pm

      Recipe has incorrect cooking instructions. I cooked as stated above and the grain was totally uncooked. It should read 2 min at high pressure then allow to natural pressure release.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 05, 2020 at 5:40 pm

        Sorry about that. I’ve cooked this many times and so have other people if you read the comments and I’ve never heard of this happening. I did update the instructions a bit, but 2 minutes should be ample.

        Reply
    15. Amy Audet

      December 02, 2019 at 4:45 pm

      Sounds exactly like what you want on a cold winter morning 🙂 I cant wait to make this!!! Thank you 🙂

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 03, 2019 at 2:41 pm

        Amy, no doubt! Hope you enjoy.

        Reply
    16. Jeff Corteville

      October 16, 2019 at 10:59 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 16, 2019 at 1:54 pm

        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.

        Reply
    17. Lynn Taylor

      October 02, 2019 at 2:22 am

      this may sound silly but do u chop up the bananas ?

      Reply
    18. Susanne Lushinsky

      September 08, 2019 at 1:23 pm

      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!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 08, 2019 at 8:12 pm

        Thank you, Susanne! Yes, it’s such a flexible bowl. Get creative and go for it:) Thanks so much for reaching out!!!

        Reply
    19. Jennifer

      September 05, 2019 at 10:01 am

      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.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        September 05, 2019 at 11:51 am

        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.

        Reply
    20. Xavier

      April 29, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      If making in an instant pot, do you cook vented or closed? Also, on low or high cook?

      Thank you!

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        April 30, 2019 at 8:48 am

        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.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
    21. Angie

      January 01, 2019 at 5:20 pm

      Do you use the same amount of water if you are using instant pot?

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        January 01, 2019 at 10:50 pm

        If using an instant pot, use the amount of water the instant pot instructions recommends.

        Reply
    22. Anne Morley

      October 05, 2018 at 1:16 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        October 05, 2018 at 1:46 pm

        I think it’d work great or make date syrup/paste and top with that.

        Reply
    23. Michael

      March 25, 2018 at 10:48 pm

      Hearty, delicious and super easy!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    24. Jeff

      December 23, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      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?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Shane Martin

        December 23, 2017 at 12:58 pm

        Put ALL the ingredients in the Instant Pot and cook for 8 minutes…simple as that. Good luck and hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
        • Linda

          January 04, 2020 at 1:01 pm

          is that 2 minutes or 8 minutes in the IP? You have two different times shown. Thanks!

          Reply
          • Shane Martin

            January 04, 2020 at 10:26 pm

            Hi, Linda. I went back and looked and only see 2 minutes, I’m sorry, I’m not seeing 8. Where is that?

            Reply
            • Julia

              January 05, 2020 at 12:15 am

              You said 8 in your first response to her.

            • Shane Martin

              January 05, 2020 at 11:49 am

              Sorry, I can’t find it. If you still see it let me know so I can delete it. It’s obviously a type o.

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