Get your morning started with these tasty Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls. Sweet juicy berries with protein packed quinoa to keep you full and satisfied till lunch.
Are you a breakfast person? Considering this is the most important meal of the day, I will be the first to admit this is the meal I most often skip. Go without coffee? NEVER.
Why do I skip breakfast? Probably because I am not a morning person. I need at least 2 cups of coffee before my brain decides to kick in. When I eat, I like to be “awake” to enjoy the experience. That is why I need this sort of breakfast to get my taste buds in high gear.
Brunch, on the other hand is in a league all its own. We love making and eating big brunches on the weekend. With grilling season here, hubby is out there cooking up bacon and eggs on the barbie (when it’s not raining of course) all summer long.
As for the mornings, it seems the cats are always eager for breakfast. In fact, they like to let me know that long before my alarm goes off. Even on the weekends, their tummies seem to have “early morning” on repeat.
WHAT IS YOUR GO TO BREAKFAST?
What is your favourite thing to eat in the morning? Are you a toast and coffee person? Perhaps a fresh muffin is more your thing? How about oatmeal, or smoothies?
If I had to pick one of the above, I would choose oatmeal. Whether baked in a breakfast casserole or used in overnight oatmeal recipes like Chocolate Almond Oatmeal, you will always find a nice supply of oats in my cupboard.
DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE BERRY?
This question might be a little more difficult to answer. All berries are totally delicious, and we enjoy eating a variety of them in our house. For me blueberries will always top the list. From muffins to pie, and all the other ways I can fit them in, I never tire of eating these beautiful purple/blue berries. The fact that they are so healthy too really puts them on my “top foods” list.
Lately, I was reading so many wonderful posts on “roasting” fruit. For whatever reason, I never thought of doing this. Maybe that needs 4 cups of coffee? How did I not think of this, since it makes perfect sense? After all, I grill fruit, why not roast it?
ADDING SOME VARIETY TO THE MORNING ROUTINE
I had lots of fresh berries in the fridge, it was time to give this roasted blueberries thing a try. Doesn’t get much easier than washing the berries, add some sugar (I used cinnamon flavoured sugar), and roast for a few minutes. Genius, who ever thought this up really knew what they were doing.
Since I was already experimenting with this roasted blueberry recipe, I thought I would switch out oatmeal for quinoa. That great nutty taste is fantastic, and I love the texture too. To keep you powered up till lunch, the health benefits of quinoa have you covered for sure.
Quinoa is a great alternative to meat as it is protein-packed. It is perfect in Quinoa Tuna Casserole, a modern twist on the classic recipe.
Cook quinoa according to package directions. I used ½ milk and ½ water and added some chai seasoning too, remember I need to get my taste buds fired up in the morning.
Speaking of quinoa, these Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are perfect for dinner.
Well, hubby loved this so much (and so did I). These juicy berries that pop in your mouth, paired with the nutty chai flavoured quinoa, was a nice change of pace for a weekday breakfast.
Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls will be happening lots, and lots, and LOTS!! A nutritious and healthy start to your day!
Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
Ingredients
For the Roasted Blueberries
- 2 pounds fresh blueberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar (I used cinnamon flavoured sugar)
For the Quinoa
- 1 ½ cups uncooked Quinoa
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups milk ( I used full fat milk)
- 1 ½ teaspoon chai seasoning (optional)
Instructions
For the Roasted Blueberries
- Wash and clean blueberries (removing any stems) and let dry slightly on a kitchen towel.
- Heat the oven to 400º F.
- Place clean berries in a heat proof baking dish.
- Add the sugar, and give them a stir.
- Bake in oven for about 12 minutes, stirring several times.
- Berries are done when the berries are just about ready to burst open.
For the Quinoa
- Cook according to package directions.
- I used ½ milk and ½ water, and added some chai seasoning (optional).
- Place quinoa in serving bowls, and top with berries.
- ENJOY!!
Tracy
Ha – your cats need to get the memo!! I’m actually a morning person – even before coffee! I think I’ve just been conditioned since I get up at 4:30 Monday – Thursday for work to be able to get myself ready and then two little ones up and ready to be out the door by 6 am. And we always send our oldest with breakfast to eat at daycare. Her #1 choice – oatmeal with whatever fruit we have. So this she would absolutely LOVE! She actually loves quinoa, too. And roasting the blueberries – sooo smart! Pinning to share with my husband!!
Homemade & Yummy
Well when I was working…I know the 4:30 routine….and hated it. Hope you give this healthy and delicious recipe a try. I know your family will love it.
Karyl Henry
I’m always looking for new ways to eat quinoa, but NEVER thought of it as a breakfast food! What a great idea. And I love blueberries too. This is a definite superfood punch
Homemade & Yummy
Love the nutty flavour in the morning. Hope you give this recipe a try. Perfect for warming up in the busy weekday mornings.
Olga Parker
It’s just wonderful! You did a great job! My children adore berries and I’m sure that they will just be delighted!
Homemade & Yummy
I think kids would love this recipe too….even with the balsamic.
Veena Azmanov
I love blueberries for breakfast. Such a perfect start to a long day.. I still have to get my kids to like quinoa.. perhaps I must try something like this.. with all the fruit they are bound to enjoy it enh?
Homemade & Yummy
Quinoa does have a unique taste so I can see they may not like it.
Nicole Shillings
You had me at Roasted Blueberries! OMG!! This looks like a decadent healthy breakfast.
Homemade & Yummy
Yes, and more of the type of food I need to eat come January.
Michelle
I love blueberries! In fact I have a freezer full since we went blueberry picking this summer. I’ll have to try this. I’ve never thought of roasting them before.
Homemade & Yummy
This was my first time too….so good.
Jordan
True story – I have never tried quinoa for breakfast. Now I have a reason to!
Homemade & Yummy
It is a nice change from oatmeal.
Joyce
Looks perfect for a cold day! Yum
Homemade & Yummy
I think it is great for ANY day!!
Steve
I don’t know why but I’ve never thought of roasting blueberries. This dish looks like a winner though, thanks for sharing
Homemade & Yummy
This was my first time roasting fruit…it is so delicious.
Rezel Kealoha
Those roasted blueberries look so lush. I love how much more vibrant the color gets when you cook blueberries.
Homemade & Yummy
The colour and flavour really pop when you roast them.
Misha
I’ve never made sweet recipes out of quinoa but I’m wondering if I’ll become a morning person after this recipe haha
Homemade & Yummy
Well it just might turn you into a breakfast person.
April
I’m a big fan of blueberries. I actually bought a bunch today. I’ve never roasted blueberries before but I’m going to try it out maybe this weekend.
Homemade & Yummy
This was my first time roasting any type of fruit.