Breakfast Almond and Raspberry Quinoa
November 08, 2011
I’m a huge fan of quinoa, and one of my favorite ways to enjoy it, is for breakfast. Quinoa (pronounced Keen-wah) is one of the “it” or “super” grains right now, and it’s one of the best plant sources of protein with more high quality protein than any other grain. It’s loaded with protein, fiber and, best of all, is gluten-free. It is light, tasty and easy to digest, with a slightly nutty flavor. This recipe for Breakfast Almond and Raspberry Quinoa is fabulous. I had all 3 of my kids try it too, and they loved it. I love the combination of using almond milk, almonds and raspberries, but feel free to use any of your favorite fruits and toppings. Enjoy!
Breakfast Almond and Raspberry Quinoa
Prep:
5 minutes
Cook:
15 minutes
Yield:
4 servings
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 cups almond milk
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup light brown or organic cane sugar
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
2 cups water
1/2 cups almond milk
2 tablespoons to 1/4 cup light brown or organic cane sugar
1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup fresh raspberries
Preparation
1. Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, if needed (I purchased the pre-rinsed quinoa).
2. Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes more or until water is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Stir in almond milk, sugar and top with toasted almonds, cranberries and raspberries.
2. Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes more or until water is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Stir in almond milk, sugar and top with toasted almonds, cranberries and raspberries.
41 Responses to “Breakfast Almond and Raspberry Quinoa”
Baker Street says:
November, 08 2011at 09:48 pm
Holy yum! I would love to start my day with this! Quinoa is such a healthy and delicious choice for breakfast! :)
Baking Serendipity says:
November, 08 2011at 10:30 pm
I'm a big fan of quinoa too, but never thought to make it for breakfast. I love this :) PS: I have a holiday giveaway going on right now!
Alan Cooke says:
November, 09 2011at 09:40 pm
Looks and sounds delicious. I love the almond and raspberry combo! :)
Lucy@acookandherbooks says:
November, 10 2011at 08:11 am
Lovely! Quinoa is a favorite and I can't wait to try it for breakfast!
EA-The Spicy RD says:
November, 09 2011at 09:17 pm
I love quinoa too, and your b-fast version with raspberries, cranberries and almonds looks delicious!
Rosie @ Sweetapolita says:
November, 13 2011at 10:24 am
This looks so good, Alison. I love healthy breakfast (believe it or not!), and this looks awesome. Those bowls are stunning too!
Carolyn says:
November, 08 2011at 01:48 pm
Yummy! I love almond and raspberry together. And with quinoa almost like a porridge, it sounds wonderful!
amy @ fearless homemaker says:
November, 08 2011at 01:59 pm
ooh, i've never thought of putting a sweeter spin on quinoa - what a great + healthy idea for breakfast!
Julie says:
November, 08 2011at 02:02 pm
You had me at Breakfast Almond. YUM!
Sarah says:
November, 08 2011at 02:02 pm
This looks great Alison! On my list for this week to make for the family
Amy says:
November, 08 2011at 02:03 pm
I haven't tried quinoa yet, but this one really makes me want to. Great looking photo btw...
November, 08 2011at 02:15 pm
I love quinoa for breakfast! Definitely need to give this recipe a try!
Candy says:
November, 08 2011at 04:34 pm
This looks lovely! I tried to make something similar the other day using a recipe that called for couscous that failed. It tasted great, but the texture was all wrong.
November, 08 2011at 05:12 pm
Quinoa is definitely one of my go-to meals and I love it for breakfast as well.
Jeanette says:
November, 08 2011at 06:59 pm
Love the combination of dried and fresh fruit plus nuts in this easy breakfast cereal. Quinoa is such a healthy choice for breakfast.
robin says:
November, 08 2011at 11:36 pm
How much different would this recipe be if I was to use red quinoa instead?
November, 09 2011at 08:04 am
If it's up to me everyone in the family would eat quinoa every single day, that's how much I love it! Your breakfast sounds yummilicious!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says:
November, 09 2011at 08:07 am
Robin,
I think it would work. Would be worth experimenting with. I have only used red quinoa in savory recipes
Elle says:
November, 09 2011at 09:02 am
Another winning quinoa dish! I just can't get enough quinoa--it's just a bonus that it's so good for you.
November, 09 2011at 09:48 am
I love quinoa but am scared to make it for breakfast. Isn't that crazy. I need to try it!
November, 09 2011at 09:53 am
This is so genius! Quinoa for breakfast. DUH.
I'm trying it ASAP!
Kelly Senyei says:
November, 09 2011at 09:59 am
I absolutely love this breakfast take on quinoa! I think people don't realize how versatile of an ingredient this is, and you've made it shine. Love the addition of the raspberries. Adding this to my brunch list!
Nancy says:
November, 09 2011at 11:49 am
Please do a Quinoa book Alison. Your recipes are the best!
Cookin' Canuck says:
November, 09 2011at 01:05 pm
I eat so much quinoa, but I have yet to try it for breakfast. This looks VERY tempting.
Sommer@ASpicyPerspective says:
November, 10 2011at 09:32 am
Oh you brilliant girl! I've never tried quinoa for breakfast, what a fantastic idea!
The Elegant Eggplant says:
November, 10 2011at 04:05 pm
I love quinoa for breakfast.. such a great protein packed start to the day! Delish.
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes says:
November, 10 2011at 08:09 pm
Love how you've dressed it up! It would be hard to resist in the morning.
Nicole, RD says:
November, 11 2011at 05:55 pm
New to your blog from Healthy Aperture! Love it! This quinoa breakfast is STUNNING! I'm so glad I threw TONS of summer's best raspberries in my freezer for times like this! :)
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rose-anne says:
January, 16 2012at 05:02 pm
I love love this recipe. Quinoa is great but never thought of it for breakfast. the only suggestion/change I would make is to use Agave instead of any sugar. It is low glycemic index natural sweetener. I use in all my baking, tea, cooking etc.
jenn says:
February, 12 2012at 11:11 am
tried this this morning, subbing all vanilla soy milk for the liquid, and it was so good! it didn't need any brown sugar and only a few dried cherries for added taste and texture. will be making this when my mom comes--she's trying to be gluten-free. thanks for sharing!
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Natalia says:
January, 11 2013at 08:48 pm
Has anyone tried reheating this recipe? Wondering if it reheats well. Thanks!