Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Caramelized Bananas

A deliciously nourishing breakfast bowl with protein-rich quinoa and the deep honey flavor of caramelized bananas.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Caramelized Bananas

With the change of seasons, as the sun bathes us in its warmth and light, the activity in our house is on the upswing.   The kids are waking up earlier, we’re spending more time outside, and we are all looking for something light but satisfying for breakfast.  Our new go-to?  This Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Caramelized Bananas!

Rich and Sweet

Caramelized bananas cooked in coconut oil and honey provide a deep sweet flavor to deliciously nutty quinoa cooked in almond milk and vanilla extract and topped with your favorite nuts or dried fruit mix-ins.  We like to add walnuts, cinnamon, and cocoa nibs for some crunch and depth of flavor. Our quinoa breakfast is quick and easy to make, and can even make the quinoa up to 3 days ahead and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make It Your Own

The most incredible thing about our Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Caramelized Bananas is how healthy, delicious, and uniquely yours it can be.  We purposely didn't add any sweetener to this quinoa breakfast. You can make it your own if you like your breakfast sweet you can add :

• Honey
• Agave
• Maple syrup imparts a deeper caramel taste,
• Coconut syrup or coconut sugar helps increase the coconut flavor profile.

The quinoa bowl can also be thinned with almond milk until you reach the perfect consistency for your family.

Try substituting the almond milk for other nut milk like:

• coconut,
• macadamia
• creamy cashew
• soy

Add your favorite toppings like:

• Strawberries
• Blueberries
• Raspberries
• Kiwi
• Persimmons
• Vegan chocolate chips
• Dried cranberries
• Dried figs
• Hazelnuts
• Almonds
• Pistachios
• Pecans
• Hemp Seeds
• Crushed  flax seeds
• Chia seeds

Make It for Mom

Mother’s Day is nearly synonymous with brunch, and our Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Caramelized Bananas can take its rightful place at the Mother’s Day Brunch at your home.  Choose a beautiful ceramic bowl to serve the quinoa breakfast and arrange several small bowls of fruits and nuts as a toppings bar for your guests.  Add a touch of glamour by adding a bowl of whipped coconut cream, and a pan of extra caramelized bananas – flambé! – to the table.

Complete your Mother's Day Brunch with any of the following brunch recipes:

• Mint Citrus Salad, - Vegan
• Asparagus Artichoke Frittatas - Vegetarian
• Roasted Strawberry Muffins - Vegan
• Quiche with sweet potato crust - Vegetarian
• Banana Bread Donuts - Vegan
• Bourbon Pecan Cream Crescent Rolls - Vegan
• Buckwheat Pancakes with Mangoes and Blackberries - Vegan
• Rosewater Lemonade - Vegan
• Piña Colada Agua Fresca - Vegan

Do you have a bunch of ripe bananas?

Do you want to know what to do with those ripe bananas?

Check out these banana recipes!

- The Easy Vegan Banana Bread

- Chocolate-Glazed Banana Bread Donuts

- Peanut Butter & Banana Vegan Hot Chocolate

- Easy Banana Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

- Vegan Peanut Butter & Banana Baked Oatmeal

- Cashew & Banana Overnight Oats

- Blueberry Banana Matcha Waffles

- Peanut Butter & Banana Mini Muffins

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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Caramelized Bananas

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• Author: Vicky & Ruth
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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A deliciously nourishing breakfast bowl with protein-rich quinoa and the deep honey flavor of caramelized bananas.

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Ingredients

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• 1 cup uncooked quinoa ( any variety, yields 3 cups cooked)
• 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk ( use sweetened if you prefer)
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 bananas, peeled and sliced thick
• 2 tsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup (you can also use honey, if not vegan)
• Optional toppings:
• Nuts, cacao nibs, chocolate chips, cinnamon, maple syrup

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Instructions

1. Place quinoa and almond milk in a small sauce pan with a lid. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is cooked
2. In the meantime, prepare the bananas. Melt the coconut oil in large non stick skillet. Add the maple syrup and cook over medium heat for about a minute. Arrange the bananas on top and cook 2-3 minutes per side, until they start to brown
3. To assemble the bowl, scoop about ½ cup of cooked quinoa per bowl. Top with banana slices (about ½  a banana per bowl) and sprinkle you favorite toppings on top

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Method: Stove top

Nutrition

• Serving Size: ½ cup plus 2 teaspoon nuts
• Calories: 230
• Sugar: 11.4
• Sodium: 95
• Fat: 7.2
• Saturated Fat: 1.8
• Unsaturated Fat: 5
• Trans Fat: 0
• Carbohydrates: 37.5
• Fiber: 3.8
• Protein: 5.8
• Cholesterol: 0