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Banana Nut Quinoa Flake Breakfast Bowl

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This Banana Nut Quinoa Flake Breakfast Bowl is a great alternative to oatmeal. Creamy, delicious, healthy and quick. It's made with just 5 ingredients in about 5 minutes.

Banana Nut Quinoa Flake Breakfast Bowl

If you've been in breakfast rut or just looking for something new to try, this Banana Nut Quinoa Flake Breakfast Bowl may be just what you're looking for. It's quick and you can really change it up with different toppings or mix-ins to keep it interesting.

Quinoa flake cereal has a creamy texture similar to oatmeal, but with the flavor of quinoa. If you like oatmeal and quinoa, then you’ll like quinoa flake cereal. 

You can find the flakes at many health food stores or order them online.

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ingredients

  • quinoa flakes
  • non dairy milk
  • banana
  • vanilla
  • cinnamon
  • salt, optional
  • toppings of choice

See recipe cards for quantities.

Banana But quinoa Flake Breakfast Bowl

instructions

The other great thing about these flakes is how fast they cook, just a couple of minutes. Start to finish this breakfast bowl takes just 5 minutes to prepare.

Combine non dairy milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil. Add chopped bananas and quinoa flakes and return to a boil. Cook for two minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, cool briefly and transfer to bowl. Add desired toppings and enjoy!

variations

This recipe can easily be changed to suit your particular tastes and eating preferences.

  • Fruit: Try swapping banana for berries like strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, etc.
  • Spices: Instead of cinnamon try cardamom or ginger.
  • Toppings: Try different combinations of nuts or seeds, nut butters, additional fruit and syrups.

storage

Leftovers can be stored in a container in the refrigerator and reheat the next day. Add additional non dairy milk as needed to thin to desired consistency.

Banana But Quinoa Flake Breakfast Bowl

If you try this recipe, let me know how it turns out! Leave a comment below or snap a pic and tag it @weelittlevegans on Instagram so I’ll be sure to see it!

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Banana Nut Quinoa Flake Breakfast Bowl
Prep Time
3 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
Course: Breakfast
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Melissa
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • ⅓ cup quinoa flakes
  • ½ cup chopped banana
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • dash of salt optional
Toppings:
  • walnuts
  • banana slices
  • maple syrup
  • raisins
Instructions
  1. In a small pan bring almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt if using to a boil.

  2. Stir in chopped bananas and quinoa flakes. Return to a boil and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

  3. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Cereal will thicken as it cools. Transfer to a bowl and add toppings as desired.

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  1. Silvy

    February 06, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this for breakfast and was very pleased with the outcome! I didn't have and vanilla essence or almond milk, used cows milk instead but was still nice. Will be making again !

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    • Melissa

      February 10, 2020 at 9:05 am

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for sharing feedback.

      Reply
  2. Cherylle

    September 16, 2020 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    Made this today for breakfast. I added a teaspoon coconut oil to your recipe & microwaved for 1 minute. Delicious! I loved it!

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    • Melissa

      September 18, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      Yay!! So happy you enjoy the recipe! Thanks for your feedback:)

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Hi, I'm Melissa! Longtime vegan and mom of four little vegans. I share simple recipes our family loves and my tips for raising healthy, happy vegan kids.

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