The perfect breakfast to prep and store in mason jars to use throughout the week. This apple and blueberry quinoa breakfast pot is a great way to use up some leftover quinoa and showcase that seasonal fruit
Apple and Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Pot
I was all set up today to re-shoot this apple quinoa breakfast pot and realized I didn't have some of the ingredients I needed, so I made a new version - which is basically the same but different enough to warrant a post all to itself.
Basically we are adding lots of blueberries, because they are coming into season, and yum!
And we are getting rid of the cashew cream topping and replacing it with a super simple yogurt dressing.
I am still a massive fan of cashew cream, and it will always be my preference, but I know a lot of you are turned off by the extra soaking time, and the more expensive ingredients, so I wanted to make it more accessible and budget-friendly.
Anyway, enough about the changes from the original, this little Quinoa Breakfast Pot deserves to stand on its own two feet.
What we have here is basically my take on a bircher muesli, but using leftover quinoa in place of oats, and adding a healthy mixture of dried and fresh fruits, with a delicious maple yogurt topping.
It takes about 10 minutes to prepare and can be enjoyed throughout the week if you make up a couple of mason jars full of goodness.
I hope you love it!
Apple and Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups white quinoa, cooked
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice I use coconut
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dried blueberries (sub raisins if that's what you have)
- ½ cup chopped dried apple
- ½ cup chopped fresh apple
- ½ cup yoghurt of choice, I use coconut
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Berries, fresh chopped apple, chopped walnuts and shredded coconut to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the apple quinoa ingredients (quinoa, milk, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, salt and chopped fruit) in a large bowl and stir to combine. Store in a large glass container with a lid in the fridge for at least 30 mins or overnight. Alternatively, pack into 4 individual mason jars, leaving room to add fresh fruit.
- Mix the yoghurt with the maple syrup and vanilla in a small bowl, and stir to combine. Cover and chill for about 10 minutes.
- Stir the quinoa mixture before serving. Serve up and top with a dollop of the maple yoghurt, some fresh apple, fresh blueberries, and other toppings of choice - I usually add some chopped walnuts and shredded coconut.
Sasha @ Eat Love Eat says
Love the sound of this! Such a tasty breakfast option!
Erin says
Looks great! I just started using quinoa for the first time, will have to try it for breakfast now too.
Donna1 says
It is great for keeping your belly fuller for longer 🙂
Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says
Quinoa is such a great option for breakfast. It keeps you full all morning!
Donna1 says
Exactly!! My kids are the worst for eating breakfast and asking for a snack like five minutes later - we started serving up quinoa as a way to keep them fuller for longer, and it seems to work (for now anyway 🙂 )
Sue Ringsdorf says
Love these ideas for make-ahead breakfasts! So healthy too! 🙂
Donna1 says
Exactly! Super handy to have something healthy prepared in advance for when the week gets busy
Michele says
I have company next week (again????) Im going to prep these on Sunday so that Im covered for their Monday Breakfast!!
Donna1 says
You are little miss social Michele 🙂 Prep ahead breakfasts definitely come in handy when you have company.
Donna1 says
You are little miss social Michele 🙂 Prep ahead breakfasts are definitely the best when you have company!
Rebekah @ Surviving Toddlerhood says
This looks so good! I just got some quinoa from Trader Joe's on my last shopping run, hoping to start adding it back into our diet a little at a time. Pinning for later!
Donna1 says
Yay hope you love it 🙂 I have been using the quinoa from TJ's lately as well - it's pretty good!
Eileen Kelly says
This is a lovely breakfast. Super simple and tasty. I love the coconut yogurt addition too . My girls are going to love this tomorrow morning
Donna1 says
Oh I hope they do Eileen! We have been loving coconut yogurt in everything lately 🙂
pragati says
This looks so fabulous, and is super healthy. I hear ya about the cashews 🙂
Donna1 says
Oh I know hey, so expensive!!
dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says
i tried something similar from panera and i didnt care too much for it..your version looks delightful, i might give it a try again :)..and about the old (cringy worthy photos)...i have that on my to do list, someday will get to it 🙂
Donna1 says
Haha, yes it is a slow process, some of them are so bad 🙂 I haven't tried the panera version, but I love this one 🙂
Mel@avirtualvegan.com says
What a lovely make ahead breakfast idea and so healthy. It makes such a change from the usual oatmeal!
Donna1 says
Oh I am so guilty of getting stuck in the oatmeal rut!!
Kelly @ TastingPage says
This looks like a great way to start the day. So many great ingredients!
Donna1 says
Thanks Kelly 🙂
Uma Srinivas says
Love the ingredients, I love to add coconut milk to my breakfast:)
Never tried this before, looks delicious.
Donna1 says
I love coconut milk as well, super delicious!
Hedi says
I love quinoa, it is the best source of protein for us vegans. Tastes delicious too! 🙂
Donna1 says
I know, quinoa is amazing hey! We don't eat much meat at all, so I try to make sure the kids are getting their protein from lots of other sources - quinoa is a regular in our house!
Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes says
This looks so yummy! I love having quinoa for breakfast. Looks delicious!
Donna1 says
Me too, so filling and such a good way to set yourself up for the rest of the day!
Jenn says
Sounds delicious! I love subbing quinoa for oatmeal...this would be a delicious way to do that!
Donna1 says
Thanks Jenn 🙂 Me too, I like to switch it up from time to time!
claira says
Sounds like a great breakfast to start your day with.
Donna1 says
Definitely - keeps your belly nice and full 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
What a fabulous first meal of the day! Love that you've made some subs - I totally agree with using a lot of cashews for making cream -- they are so pricey, so I definitely appreciate this. How yummy!
Donna1 says
Thanks Patricia! I love cashews, but when you start using them everyday, it can just get a bit ridiculous in terms of price - especially if the people in your house eat as much as the people in mine 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity says
So easy, flavorful, and pretty. My kind of breakfast.
Donna1 says
Thanks Linda 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
That's what I call a perfect breakfast!
Donna1 says
Me too 🙂
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
This breakfast totally beats my breakfast any day! I NEED this in my life! Cant wait to make it!
Donna1 says
Oh thanks so much Bethany 🙂 I love make ahead breakfasts - always make the mornings so much easier!