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    Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

    Published: Mar 26, 2024 by Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 148 Comments

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    Get your morning started with these tasty Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowls. Sweet juicy roasted berries with protein-packed quinoa to keep you full and satisfied till lunch. A great gluten-free breakfast recipe.

    Breakfast casseroles are easy to prepare. Make them on the weekend for easy mornings. Reheat and eat. Have you tried Chocolate Strawberry Baked Oats? It is sure to be a hit in your house. After all, who doesn’t want to eat chocolate for breakfast?

    Roasted blueberry and quinoa breakfast bowl.

    Quinoa breakfast porridge topped with a delicious roasted blueberry compote. These breakfast bowls are perfect for brunch or lunch too.

    Cooked fruit is so delicious. My homemade spiced apple compote is the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, and more. I even eat it by the spoonful.

    Need a super easy dessert that is company worthy? Baked pears with a balsamic glaze are sure to please. 

    Roasted Blueberry And Quinoa Bowl Ingredients

    With just a few simple ingredients, these wholesome breakfast bowls are super delicious and so easy to make. I have included some great recipe suggestions below.

    • cooked quinoa
    • roasted blueberry topping

    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.

    Blueberry compote over quinoa porridge.

    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 bbq (when it’s not raining of course) all summer long.

    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.

    How To Roast Blueberries

    Full instructions are in the recipe card below. I have also included how to cook the quinoa using a combination of milk and water to make it more of a porridge.

    Sugared fresh blueberries ready to roast.
    • Wash the blueberries.
    • Preheat the oven.
    • Place the berries and sugar in a baking dish.
    • Bake until they are just starting to burst open.

    Quinoa is a great alternative to meat as it is protein-packed. You can make it ahead of time and have it waiting in the fridge to use in recipes during the week.

    • It is great in Quinoa Tuna Casserole, a modern twist on the classic recipe.
    • Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers are perfect for dinner.
    • Love sushi, but not all the work? Sushi salad has all the flavour and none of the work.
    • Mini Mexican Casseroles are great for easy weeknight dinners.
    Oven roasted blueberries on a purple spoon.

    Suggestions/Recipe Tips

    Quinoa can be replaced with oatmeal, cream of wheat, or cornmeal.

    Fresh blueberries are used in this recipe. You could also roast frozen blueberries. Give other berries a try as well.

    Cinnamon sugar in the blueberries can be replaced with raw sugar, brown sugar, coconut sugar, or even maple syrup or honey. Adjust the amount according to your taste.

    Chai seasoning in the quinoa can be substituted with cinnamon, nutmeg, or any seasoning you like.

    Store the leftovers in the fridge. I would keep the roasted blueberries and cooked quinoa in separate containers.

    Reheat in the microwave for easy morning breakfasts.

    Quinoa for breakfast with roasted blueberries.

    Well, hubby loved this so much (and so did I). Warm quinoa porridge with a tasty roasted fruit topping is a hit in our house.

    Need more breakfast ideas? Give these a try:

    • Breakfast Banana Split
    • Oatmeal Breakfast Donuts
    • Bacon and Egg Biscuits

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    Roasted blueberry and quinoa breakfast bowl.

    Roasted Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    What a great start to your day! Quinoa porridge topped with roasted blueberry compote. Protein packed and so nutritious.
    5 from 102 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Breakfast/Brunch
    Cuisine: Canadian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 287kcal
    Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
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    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 teaspoons chai seasoning (optional)
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    Instructions

    For the Roasted Blueberries

    • Wash and clean blueberries (removing any stems) and let dry slightly on a kitchen towel.
    • Preheat 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.

    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: 180IU | Vitamin C: 14.7mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2.4mg

    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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    Comments

    1. Nisha

      March 27, 2024 at 1:07 pm

      What a great breakfast idea warm quinoa porridge with roasted blueberries, I am sure this will be a great hit at home. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 28, 2024 at 8:56 am

        It sure is a hit in our house.

    2. Tina

      March 27, 2024 at 11:29 am

      My whole family loved this Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. I will totally be making it again!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 28, 2024 at 8:57 am

        It is a nice change of pace for porridge, and the roasted blueberries are so delicious.

    3. Tiffany

      March 27, 2024 at 9:52 am

      What a great new way for my family to eat quinoa! Its also nice to have a new breakfast that everyone will eat in the rotation. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

        March 28, 2024 at 8:57 am

        Quinoa for breakfast is just a great start to your day.

    4. Tracy

      January 19, 2019 at 12:16 pm

      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!!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        January 19, 2019 at 1:28 pm

        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.

    5. Karyl Henry

      October 06, 2018 at 8:56 am

      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

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        October 06, 2018 at 9:57 am

        Love the nutty flavour in the morning. Hope you give this recipe a try. Perfect for warming up in the busy weekday mornings.

    6. Olga Parker

      July 11, 2018 at 8:27 am

      It’s just wonderful! You did a great job! My children adore berries and I’m sure that they will just be delighted!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        July 11, 2018 at 1:28 pm

        I think kids would love this recipe too….even with the balsamic.

    7. Veena Azmanov

      December 31, 2017 at 12:02 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        December 31, 2017 at 12:30 pm

        Quinoa does have a unique taste so I can see they may not like it.

    8. Nicole Shillings

      December 30, 2017 at 3:35 pm

      You had me at Roasted Blueberries! OMG!! This looks like a decadent healthy breakfast.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        December 31, 2017 at 12:31 pm

        Yes, and more of the type of food I need to eat come January.

    9. Michelle

      December 30, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        December 31, 2017 at 12:31 pm

        This was my first time too….so good.

    10. Jordan

      December 30, 2017 at 12:55 pm

      True story – I have never tried quinoa for breakfast. Now I have a reason to!

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        December 31, 2017 at 12:32 pm

        It is a nice change from oatmeal.

    11. Joyce

      December 30, 2017 at 11:41 am

      Looks perfect for a cold day! Yum

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        December 31, 2017 at 12:33 pm

        I think it is great for ANY day!!

    12. Steve

      December 30, 2017 at 10:26 am

      I don’t know why but I’ve never thought of roasting blueberries. This dish looks like a winner though, thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        December 31, 2017 at 12:34 pm

        This was my first time roasting fruit…it is so delicious.

    13. Rezel Kealoha

      December 29, 2017 at 10:32 pm

      Those roasted blueberries look so lush. I love how much more vibrant the color gets when you cook blueberries.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        December 30, 2017 at 10:02 am

        The colour and flavour really pop when you roast them.

    14. Misha

      December 29, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      I’ve never made sweet recipes out of quinoa but I’m wondering if I’ll become a morning person after this recipe haha

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        December 30, 2017 at 10:02 am

        Well it just might turn you into a breakfast person.

    15. April

      December 29, 2017 at 6:48 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • Homemade & Yummy

        December 30, 2017 at 10:03 am

        This was my first time roasting any type of fruit.

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