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Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

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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.

Close up of blueberry breakfast bowl.

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.

Blueberries in a pan ready to go into the oven.

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?

Roasted blueberries out of the oven.

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.

Quinoa in a bowl with roasted blueberries on the side.

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.

Blueberry breakfast bowl in the forefront, a cup of tea in the background.

Cook quinoa according to package directions. I used 1/2 milk and 1/2 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.

Closeup of roasted blueberry and quinoa in a bowl.

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!

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Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls are a healthy, nutritious and totally delicious way to get your morning stared. | homemadeandyummy.com

Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls are a healthy, nutritious and totally delicious way to get your morning stare
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Course: Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: Cooking with Quinoa
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 287kcal
Author: Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

For the Roasted Blueberries

  • 2 pounds fresh blueberries
  • 1 tbsp sugar (I used cinnamon flavoured sugar)

For the Quinoa

  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked Quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups milk ( I used full fat milk)
  • 1 1/2 tsp 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 1/2 milk and 1/2 water, and added some chai seasoning (optional).
  • Place quinoa in serving bowls, and top with berries.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 436mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 3.6% | Vitamin C: 17.8% | Calcium: 10% | Iron: 13.1%

Notes

We found the berries to be sweet enough, but if you need more sweetness in your breakfast bowl, add some maple syrup or honey.

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  1. 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

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  3. 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?

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  5. 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.

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  11. 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.

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  12. I’m like you…I’ve never thought of roasting fruit. But what a great idea! I’m not a morning person either, but I force myself to get up and workout first thing in the morning, so that I don’t find an excuse not to do it later in the day. So that kind of forces me to eat breakfast afterwards too! I’m going to have to give this recipe a try

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  14. I am on a strict low carb diet but this looks soooo delicious. I might give it a try for my kids; they love blueberries and it would be a nice change for them.

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  15. I go blueberry picking every year and get grocery bags filled with blueberries. Even with all that I’ve never thought about roasting them! They seem like the perfect berry for it too

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  19. I’ve always been a breakfast person. Hubby never wanted anything until later in our marriage. Now that he’s retired he’s taken over breakfast. Let me tell you, his breakfasts get really old. He is on a routine and I can tell you what day it is by the breakfast. I’m going to throw this recipe in. Really confuse him. I’ll insist on making it.

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    • I am not a breakfast person either…but when I get something like this to eat…well that changes my mind.

  21. I have never roasted blueberries and I’m going to have to try it. I like how your berries stayed intact. Often I cook them on the stove and they get all mushy. Quinoa for breakfast is a great idea! I myself am not a breakfast eater but like you said brunch Is another story!

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  23. If somebody would make me this blueberry quinoa breakfast bowl in the morning, I would enjoy it completely. I am lazy in the morning so I usually have coffee and then I hope that some food pops up magically, of course. My aim for 2018 is to have more breakfast again in the morning!

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  25. Blueberries are my favorite berry, and your roasted blueberry quinoa bowl looks both healthy and delicious! Will definitely be on my to do list!

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  26. Love this never thought of adding a quinoa and blueberries together that too with roasted version of blueberries which is bursting with its own juices.

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  27. This is absolutely my kind of breakfast – Gorgeous & Super Healthy !!! I looove blueberries in baked or roasted recipes and this would be just perfect to try for our next brunch.

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  29. This looks amazing! Roasted blueberries? Wow! What a unique idea. I adore blueberries! I’m not even a fan of quinoa but these juicy blubberries with the quinoa makes me want give quinoa another go.

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  31. I love quinoa, but I’ve never thought to eat it for breakfast. I think the chai with the blueberries would be outstanding. My boyfriend loves a hot breakfast, I think he might like this too. I’ll let you know!

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  32. Oooh so you basically eat the quinoa like porridge? I’m not the best breakfast person but I keep pushing myself to make sure I don’t leave my house without eating something! Thanks for the recipe!

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  33. The hubby and I start our day off with a nice big bowl of oatmeal topped with fruit & nuts. Sometimes I do like to poach cherries and use that as a topping; however, with cherries being such a bargain at the moment ($1.99 a pound!!!) I decided I would buy a big bag with the sole intentions of roasting them and using them as a topping for oatmeal. While I do roast blueberries for my desserts. . .I’ve been a bit too lazy to do this for our oatmeal. . .time to change that because roasting does really bring out their flavor and makes a nice syrup. Loving that you switched it up a bit by using quinoa.

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    • Yes roasting does bring out a nice sweetness in the fruit. I WISH we had a bargain on cherries here. They are SO expensive right now.

  34. I’m a toast and three coffee person..but I think I could be pursuaded to change that if someone put up a breakfast on front of me.It looks amazing.I have never roasted blueberries before. They look so good

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  40. I’m totally with you on this! Breakfast isn’t my favorite meal of the day either… although I would never skip coffee! Everyday breakfast isn’t a “fun” creative act for me, although brunch with the family is a whole other vibe! As for my favorite berry, I’m a blueberry girl also! I grew up picking them up at my parent’s cabine (up north), I mean… buckets and buckets of them! I would eat so much with plain maple syrup and a touch of cream … so much I could have turned blue. I’ll give this quinoa blueberry a try next time I go up there!

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    • Oh man…picking blueberries is the best. We had family in Sudbury and would get to do that when we visited. Seems like we have a lot in common!!

    • I know….I just had some while I was sitting here at the computer. So blueberry delicious!!

  50. Gloria this sounds so delicious. I need to get into the quinoa game. My kids still don’t seem to get use to it.. I do like it.. Love the sound of blueberries on quinoa.. Yum…!

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  51. My mouth is watering looking at those bursting-with-juice blueberries. It certainly is a great idea using quinoa for breakfast since it has protein. A great way to get a nutritious start first thing in the morning. I’m pinning!!

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    • Thanks, hope you give it a try. Even the “non breakfast” person in me wants to eat breakfast like this.

    • I don’t know why it took me so long to figure out the roasting of berries. The things you learn when you are on the web SOOO much.

  54. I have never even thought about roasting blueberries alone like this and I love this idea. I bet it really does add a whole new level of flavor. Thank you for sharing this idea, love it.

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    • I know…roasting blueberries…who would have ever thought….totally amazing!!

  56. I love grain bowls and roasted blueberries and quinoa sounds brilliant. I’ve got some leftover quinoa in my fridge right now in fact! 🙂 I’ve been making bowls like this a lot since I came back from maternity leave. They are super quick and nutritious!

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