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 Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
- Total Time20 mins
- Yield4 servings 1x
- DietVegan
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.
Ingredients
- 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
- Place all ingredients in Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
- Allow to do a natural release, usually about 10 minutes, when cooking is finished and enjoy.
Stovetop 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.
Equipment
Buy Now → 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
- Prep Time: 5 mins.
- Cook Time: 2 mins. once IP is at High Pressure
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Vegan
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I needed something other than oats for breakfast this morning for my guests. HUGE hit! I doubled the recipe and have enough for 3 eaters for 2 days. Two of us are plant based, no oil so we can have a large portion while the other eater is older and not totally plant based yet. Her portion was probably 1/2 – 3/4 cup while our portions were 1 1/2 – 2 cups. Your recipes never disappoint. Thanks, Shane!
Thank you so much!
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
Thank you so much, Beverly! And, great last name;)
What fruit would you suggest besides blueberries?
Any berries you prefer will work.
How long does it last in the fridge?
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the fridge.
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!!!!
Thank you so much, Kathleen!
Meant to also ask can u make this without bananas. If so should I substitute something else
Yes, you can totally make it without bananas. Use any fruit you like. Pears are really nice:)
Do you mash the banana or just throw it in the instant pot and the pressure cools it down for you?
Either way is fine. I usually just throw a whole banana in and mash it once it has cooked.
Is this tasty served both hot or cold? Thanks! Liz
Yes. I often enjoy it cold the next day. But, I usually like it warm so I can add some nice maple syrup:)
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.
Easy to make and delicious.
Thank you!
Wonderful breakfast. Thank you
That’s great, Susan!
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 🙂
Can you use fresh blueberries?
Nice.
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.
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.
Sounds exactly like what you want on a cold winter morning 🙂 I cant wait to make this!!! Thank you 🙂
Amy, no doubt! Hope you enjoy.
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.
this may sound silly but do u chop up the bananas ?
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!!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hearty, delicious and super easy!
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!
is that 2 minutes or 8 minutes in the IP? You have two different times shown. Thanks!
Hi, Linda. I went back and looked and only see 2 minutes, I’m sorry, I’m not seeing 8. Where is that?
You said 8 in your first response to her.
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.