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Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit Recipe {Video}

March 29, 2017 by Jeanette 18 Comments

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Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit - this healthy hearty breakfast is the perfect way to start the day
Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit - this healthy hearty breakfast is the perfect way to start the day

This Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit is the perfect way to start off the day. It’s nutritious and hearty, and is packed with protein and nutrients. Fresh strawberries and bananas, as well as toasted coconut and almonds top this healthy breakfast porridge, a wonderful alternative to oatmeal and other porridges.
Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit - this healthy hearty breakfast is the perfect way to start the day

Looking for a new healthy breakfast idea? Give this Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Strawberries and Bananas a whirl. Quinoa is cooked in coconut milk with a touch of vanilla, sweetened with raw coconut sugar and topped off with some fresh fruit (strawberries and bananas in this case).

Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit - this healthy hearty breakfast is the perfect way to start the day

Quinoa has become so popular these days because of its health benefits. Not only is it high in protein, but it’s a great source of vitamin B6, folate, iron, and zinc. One cup of cooked quinoa has 180 calories, 2 grams fiber and 7 grams protein.

Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit - this healthy hearty breakfast is the perfect way to start the day

Now that quinoa is so popular and readily available, you can find it in all different varieties – white, red, and tri-color. I like to switch things up and use different varieties depending on my mood.

Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit - this healthy hearty breakfast is the perfect way to start the day

For all of you quinoa lovers, I hope you’ll give this Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit a try. It’s the perfect way to start off your day!

Watch my video to see how easy this is to make.

For more quinoa recipes, click here: MORE QUINOA RECIPES.

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Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit

This nutritious hearty breakfast is the perfect way to start the day.

Course Breakfast
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 405 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed, drained
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons organic raw coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • dash sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons toasted coconut
  • 2 tablespoons toasted almonds
  • 1/2 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sliced bananas
  • coconut milk or almond milk for serving

Instructions

  1. Place quinoa, coconut milk, water, sugar, vanilla and salt in saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 15 minutes. Turn heat off and let sit for 5 minutes.

    Spoon into serving bowls and top with toasted coconut, almonds, strawberries and bananas.

Nutrition Facts
Breakfast Coconut Milk Quinoa with Fresh Fruit
Amount Per Serving
Calories 405 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Sodium 42mg2%
Potassium 600mg17%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    March 31, 2014 at 8:04 am

    we love quinoa for breakfast!

    Reply
  2. Aggie says

    March 31, 2014 at 9:44 am

    I love that quinoa is becoming more and more popular. This looks so delicious Jeanette, great way to start the day! I’ve yet to make quinoa for breakfast, I have no idea why!

    Reply
  3. Christine from Cook the Story says

    March 31, 2014 at 9:54 am

    What a fabulous breakfast idea!

    Reply
  4. Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says

    April 1, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    I am a huge quinoa fan! I love having it as a breakfast cereal. Your combination sounds delicious! Coconut, almonds, strawberries, bananas…what’s not to love?!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 2, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Cindy – quinoa is so versatile – loving it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

      Reply
  5. Sylvie | Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    April 2, 2014 at 3:30 am

    I know I’ve seen red quinoa but I don’t think I’ve seen the tri-color yet!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      April 2, 2014 at 9:28 pm

      Sylvie – the tricolor quinoa is not as common but well worth seeking out – I think it’s so pretty.

      Reply
  6. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    April 3, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    I haven’t tried quinoa for breakfast yet. This sounds perfect for my leftover quinoa from previous night to finish off. I’ll definitely try this. The almond slices and toasted coconut makes it very appealing here!

    Reply
  7. Adrienne says

    November 16, 2014 at 5:34 pm

    Sorry to ask this question again: is the coconut milk canned full fat, canned lowfat, or milk carton? If it’s full fat, should we assume the same for future recipes? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      November 16, 2014 at 5:42 pm

      Adrienne, I used full fat canned coconut milk but you could use light canned coconut milk. You could also use the kind in the carton but it won’t taste like coconut.

      Reply
  8. Alana says

    May 2, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    This recipe looks great! Can the quinoa be cooked in almond milk instead of coconut milk? If not, is there another substitute for coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      May 2, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Alana – you can use your favorite milk in place of almond milk. You want to keep the liquid to dry quinoa ratio 2:1, so if you use almond milk instead of coconut milk (which is a lot thicker), I would reduce the amount of water, or use only almond milk.

      Reply
  9. Alisa Ewert says

    March 30, 2017 at 3:33 am

    5 stars
    This is what I need to learn about if you have same blogs you can recommend me.

    Thank you!

    Reply
  10. Michelle Lofgren says

    February 19, 2019 at 5:50 pm

    Have been having issues with food ,pain after I eat,for months.Happy to say I ate quinoa hot for breakfast today and no pain ,I will be eating regularly. Obviously my body needs it.

    Reply
  11. Michelle Lofgren says

    February 19, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe,new to eating quinoa ,thank you for great ideas.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      February 22, 2019 at 1:52 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this Michelle – thanks for letting me know!

      Reply
  12. Tammy says

    July 25, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    Can I make it the night before?

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      July 25, 2020 at 3:48 pm

      Yes you should be able to – just add some more liquid when reheating the next morning

      Reply

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