If you haven’t tried quinoa for breakfast yet, it’s time to start with this Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with apples and almond butter. Topping it with creamy almond butter, crisp apples and vegan chocolate chips make it so delicious. {gluten free, vegan}
Another Super Bowl down – what an exciting game! We were on the edge of our seats while football history was being made. Leave it to Tom Brady to come through for the fifth time.
We are all huge Patriots fans and couldn’t have been more excited. I know people love to hate him but you can’t deny he is an amazing athlete and so fun to watch. Did you see when he brought his babies up to the podium? Aww.
Whether you are training to be a prime athlete like Tom Brady or not you’ll love this Apple and Almond Butter Breakfast Quinoa. I love quinoa any way I can get it, even breakfast.
I started eating it in this savory Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Egg, Tomatoes, and Avocado. I love that runny egg on top.
And I’m constantly eating it in salads like this Detox Quinoa Salad with Turmeric Tahini Dressing and this Late Summer Quinoa Grain Bowl.
This sweet breakfast bowl can be topped with any healthy toppings you like to change it up. I meal prep a big batch of quinoa in my rice cooker on Mondays so it’s easy for me to throw this together on the weekdays. Sometimes it’s my lunch.
I love this Apple and Almond Butter Breakfast Quinoa because it’s…
- creamy
- comforting
- full of protein to keep me full
- gluten free
- vegan
- sweet
- chocolatey
- easy to make on a busy weekday morning
What Are the Health Benefits of Quinoa?
- protein (all essential amino acids)
- fiber (10-16 grams per serving!)
- magnesium
- folate
- copper
- iron
- zinc
- low glycemic index – it’s a good for you carb
- antioxidants
Breakfast quinoa for the win!
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa I used Bob's Red Mill tri-color
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or almond
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 apple sliced
- 1 tbsp vegan chocolate chips I used Enjoy Life
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp flaked coconut
Instructions
- Add 1 cup of cooked quinoa in a bowl and microwave it for 30 seconds to warm it up.
- Add coconut milk to your desired consistency.
- Top with toppings and enjoy.
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
February 6, 2017 at 10:23 AMI am not a Tom Brady fan, but I’m also not a Falcons fan, so I was over here just cheering whenever a great play was made. And you are right, no one can deny Tom Brady is great as his job!! Glad your team won though! Wahoo to that! And double wahoo to this quinoa breakfast bowl!! Quinoa is one of my favs so I totally need to add this to my breakfast rotation! LOVE the almond butter and apples in here! Such a nutritious and delicious way to start the day! Cheers!
Karen Kelly
February 7, 2017 at 9:19 AMThanks Chey!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
February 6, 2017 at 11:49 AMThis looks perfectly packed with all good stuff Karen! Stuff that I actually need to be enjoying for breakfast instead of donuts! Getting this one on my breakfast menu for sure!
Karen Kelly
February 7, 2017 at 9:18 AMI know Mary Ann! No more donuts!
Cliona Keane
February 7, 2017 at 9:05 AMI had never thought of eating quinoa for breakfast but it makes so much sense after reading this! Definitely going to give this a go, thank you!
Erren
February 7, 2017 at 9:34 AMI’d happily have a bowl of this in the morning!
Karen Kelly
February 7, 2017 at 10:38 AMThanks Erren!
Christine
February 7, 2017 at 9:44 AMWhat a delicious breakfast bowl Gorgeous photos too! As a resident of New England, I loved the exciting game. Rainy/snowy day for the parade, but that should be exciting too!
Karen Kelly
February 7, 2017 at 10:37 AMSo jealous Christine! Wish I could go to the parade.
Karen Kelly
April 1, 2017 at 9:06 PMThanks Christine!
Amanda
February 7, 2017 at 9:48 AMTerrific change from oatmeal. Already pinned for my breakfast rotation. 🙂 I had thought about quinoa for breakfast, but wasn’t sure what to do with it!
Karen Kelly
February 7, 2017 at 10:37 AMHope you like it Amanda!
Karen Kelly
April 1, 2017 at 9:06 PMGreat Amanda, I’m glad you like it!
Jessy @ The Life Jolie
February 7, 2017 at 10:17 AMWhat a gorgeous way to start your day- I’ve never thought to enjoy Quinoa for breakfast- what a great idea!
Karen Kelly
February 7, 2017 at 10:37 AMYes Jessy, it’s so good!
annie
February 7, 2017 at 2:26 PMI have GOT to get into the quinoa porridge game. Don’t get me wrong, mama loves her oatmeal, but a little change would be so nice. Particularly if it involves almond butter.
Cindy
February 7, 2017 at 11:52 PMLove the almond butter and coconut combination. I love this idea for breakfast – YUM. My kids will be supercharged with energy for school.
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures
February 9, 2017 at 9:53 PMI have never had quinoa for breakfast, but I need to give it a try. This looks delicious!