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Microwave Cinnamon Maple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
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Happy Monday! As you all read this, I should be en route to Salt Lake City to mix business with pleasure! It’s a quick trip to do some blogging/ecookbook stuff as well as meet up with my family. I’m going to be exhausted by the time I get home on Wednesday {what else is new…} but am so excited! Follow me on facebook or instagram to get the low down for the next few days.
Anyways, today I’m talking healthy food. A lot of you think I only eat Pepperoni Pizza Meatball Hoagies, Burgers, and Magic Bars all day because that’s all I post about. Well, that all is about to change. Friends, meet my breakfast quinoa. It’s warm, comforting, healthy, gluten free and will seriously keep you full ’til lunch {–>quinoa is pretty high in protein.}
I used to hate quinoa because it took forever to cook. {Read: I’m a procrastinating lazy pregnant lady.} But, I just experimented the other day by microwaving it and voila! 10 minutes later, I had breakfast! It was wonderful!
I cooked my rinsed quinoa in water, cinnamon and a tiny little bit of butter in the microwave until soft, then added in some extra goodies like more cinnamon, milk, maple syrup and bananas. It was so so good! Even my daughter thought it was yummy too!
Quinoa for the win!
Feel free to make a double or triple batch and keep it in the fridge for an even quicker breakfast.
A few notes: the cooking time will largely depend on how strong your microwave is. Mine is pretty deadly, so this quinoa was done fast. Also, cover your bowl as you cook it so you don’t have to keep adding in splashes of water to keep it cooking. Other then those two tips, I think that’s it! Enjoy!
Microwave Cinnamon Maple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
A quick and healthy breakfast made in the microwave! This Cinnamon Maple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl recipe is SO GOOD!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cold water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + more for garnish
- 2 teaspoons butter
- milk or cream, to taste
- maple syrup to taste
- banana slices
Instructions
- Place quinoa in water and rinse well.
- Drain quinoa, then stir in 1 cup cold water, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon butter.
- Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Stir and microwave 3 more minutes. Remove from microwave,
- cover with foil and sit 2 minutes. Fluff quinoa and stir in remaining butter. Divide between 2 bowls and top with milk, maple syrup, banana slices and cinnamon to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 125IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg
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Had this for breakfast this morning & we felt it was just “okay”
Didn’t have to choke it down, but not inspired to make it again.
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I really like this simple, healthy recipe for breakfast quinoa. I can’t remember how I first came across it, but It’s one of the first recipes I tried when investigating quinoa and helped me learn to like it. For some reason I’ve yet to actually make it in the microwave. I usually make a bigger batch and reheat it all week. It’s on my regular breakfast rotation. Thanks! 🙂
That is usually the easier option in the long run. I love quinoa for breakfast!
It didn’t fluff up when I made it, but your picture is the same. Does it not fluff up this way? And that’s fine?
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Thank you for such a great recipe! I made it without the banana and milk and it was plenty sweet and very satisfying. Definitely gets a slot in my breakfast rotation!
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Can u use almnond milk and do u add ur fruit after it’s cooked I never made this I am new at this
Do you know how many grams of protein are in this?
Thanks
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How long are you supposed to soak the quinoa before rinsing then adding the cinnamon & butter? I tried it this morning but I don’t think I did it right… haha I’m a newbie!
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In less than 25 hours, we’ll be leaving for the hospital for my husband’s major surgery. (Please pray for our strength!)
Since we won’t have use of our regular kitchen and appliances, I think this recipe will be a great choice for our situation. Sounds delicious and fragrant enough, too, that others will be jealous! LOL! Who knows? Maybe we’ll be a new trendsetter!!!!!
This recipe sounds so good. I struggle with eating a healthy AND filling breakfast. I’m going to try this tomorrow!
I had no idea that quinoa could be prepared in the microwave! Can’t wait to enjoy it on my busy mornings also now 🙂
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Loved it! My 1 year old loved it too. It did boil over in the microwave and make a mess so I would use my rice cooker next time. I found this recipe when I searched for PALEO quinoa breakfast recipes, and I can’t use butter so I subbed coconut oil and it worked great!
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Seems easy to prepare and I think I can make it more fun for my kids. Adding more fruits will make it more exciting. Love it! Thanks for sharing!
I would love to try this recipe but I’m extremely intolerant to dairy. Has anyone tried it with almond milk instead of coconut milk? Thanks!
I just made with almond milk. And coconut oil instead of butter. Very good!
This recipe looks great! However, I tried cooking the quinoa in the microwave with the times you gave and it wasn’t cooked or fluffy even after I let it set. I then tried giving it a few more minutes in the microwave and it still did not cook like it would on the stovetop. Am I doing something wrong?
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Just made this – it was amazing! It did take a lot longer in my microwave for some reason though. I think I’d rather make it on the stovetop. Instead of milk/cream, I stirred in a spoonful of Greek yogurt, which really made it nice and creamy, then topped with bananas and maple syrup. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
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Quinoa really doesn’t take that long to cook-5 minutes in a boiling pot of water! Cooking stuff in the micro literally depletes most of the nutrients!
Quinoa is higher in protein than other grains so a bowl of this should ‘stay’ with you longer than, say, oatmeal or cream of wheat.
I’m allergic to cinnamon–But I love quinoa. And I’m gluten free. Any suggestions on what I could use? Would cocoa powder work?
Maybe try a little nutmeg.
Yumm, I love quinoa anyway, and a hot breakfast is always great.
Good morning, just made myself your quinoa breakfast recipe. Very good, very filling. Had to leave it longer in the microwave, because to crunchy to start with.
Thanks for your recipe, love to get more.
Coco
thanks for the microwave tip! Sometimes, we don’t have time as well. When I want quinoa that’s salty, I add sunflower seeds. Can’t wait to give this a try!
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I’m game for anything with maple in for breakfast! I’m going to have to try this recipe!
This looks so much better than oatmeal! I can not wait to try it!
Thanks. I will try tomorrow before heading to the gym. I am looking for ways to add better foods for breakfast that will still sustain me until lunch.
I just fell in love with quinoa… so this is on my to try list for sure!
This looks delicious! I would love to try quinoa for breakfast and this looks like a perfectly easy way to try it! 🙂
I need to try this whole quinoa for breakfast thing. I swear, what isn’t the stuff good for? Sounds great!
Ooo, this sounds fabulous!
I have been making breakfast quinoa for a few months now. I love that you can make it in the microwave!
This looks like the perfect way to start the day! Yum!
Perfect breakfast!
This sounds delicious…now I can’t wait for breakfast! I’m going to try this in the morning with half water and half coconut milk. I think some fresh blueberries sounds like the perfect topping, too.
Lisa 🙂
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Oh I wish I would have seen your comment before I started making it, using half coconut milk sounds delish!
I have heard using a rice cooker is perfect then you can make a batch and reheat really quick for breakfast! Of course I still need to try it.
I only use my rice cooker for quinoa any more. Same ratios, just set to BOIL/SIMMER for 18 minutes and walk away.
I agree! Quinoa in the rice cooker is a “no-brainer “!!