Creamy Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

A creamy coconut quinoa bowl topped with mixed berries, chopped pecans, and whipped cream on a table next to berries, bananas, and pecans.

Creamy Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

A deliciously creamy, high protein quinoa breakfast bowl made with coconut milk. If you're tired of the same old oatmeal, this is a very nutritious recipe to try. Easy to meal prep with so many variations to add some variety to your breakfast. {Vegan and Gluten-Free}

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Gluten-Free, healthy high protein breakfast, vegan breakfast

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 449kcal

Author Alex Evink, MS, RD

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 14-oz can of full fat coconut milk, can sub with lighter coconut milk
3/4 cup water
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
Pinch of salt

Topping Ideas

Frozen berries and chopped nuts
Bananas, cinnamon and walnuts
Pineapple and shredded coconut
Cinnamon apples and pecans
Hemp hearts for additional protein
Chia seeds for more fiber

Instructions

Add the coconut milk, water, salt, and protein powder to a medium saucepan. Whisk until combined, then stir in the quinoa and brown sugar, if using.
Bring to a gentle boil over medium-low heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Check the quinoa for tenderness. If it is still firm, continue cooking for a few more minutes, adding a splash of water if the mixture becomes too thick. Some liquid should remain for a creamy texture.
Remove from the heat. Taste and adjust the sweetness, then add more water or milk if needed to reach your preferred consistency. The quinoa will thicken as it sits.
Divide among four bowls or storage containers. Add your favorite toppings and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

Don't let the pan get too hot or it will burn.

Nutritional information is just an estimation and individual ingredients and preparation will lead to slight variations. Calculated with full fat coconut milk, quinoa, protein powder, brown sugar, mixed berries, and chopped pecans. If using light coconut milk, the calories decrease to about 360!

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