Stuck in a breakfast rut? Why not try switching oats with quinoa flakes to make this delicious, allergy friendly Raspberry Breakfast Quinoa.
I’m really not keen on milky style breakfasts and so, therefore, I haven’t experimented with a lot of the trending breakfasts such as chia puddings or overnight oats. They always look so amazing but I just haven’t brought myself to make and try them. I have, however, made breakfast quinoa before. It was a couple of years ago now and I really didn’t enjoy it. I think this is a contributing reason to why I haven’t played around more with similar breakfast ideas.
Last week I bought some quinoa flakes, we eat quinoa a lot but I have never cooked with the flakes. It said on the packaging that they can be used to substitute oats so I thought I’d give breakfast quinoa another shot, but this time using the flakes. They worked so well and were so quick to prepare. I can see myself making this breakfast throughout the week as well as the weekend. I simmered the flakes in some water, frozen raspberries and a small handful of raisins. I then topped it with fresh raspberries and desiccated coconut.
I’m so glad I gave this a try. Finn ate a bowl in record speed and I just wish I had recorded Rory’s giggles of delight as he scooped handfuls of it into his mouth. I’m happy that I have found another healthy breakfast that they both love. I find I get stuck in a breakfast rut so I love to have new options. I’m definitely going to give chia pudding and more porridge type dishes a try too. Watch this space for recipes!
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Raspberry Breakfast Quinoa
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup /40g flaked quinoa
- ⅔ cup / 180ml cup water
- 1 cup / 130g Frozen raspberries
- small handful /15g Raisins
- fresh raspberries and coconut to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the quinoa, water, frozen raspberries and raisins into a pan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened (1-2 mins)
- Garnish with raspberries and coconut (optional)
Recipe Notes
Lauren (Free Your Fork) says
I love how you dressed up these quinoa flakes! Coconut and fresh berries are a hard combo to top, delicious! These pictures are making me hungry for breakfast food in the afternoon.
Amy says
Thanks Lauren! I agree, coconut and raspberry are so good ?
Everything Mummy says
oo this sounds amazing! where did you get quinoa flakes from hun?
Amy says
I got them in Holland and Barrett, Amy.
HonestMum says
This looks delicious, wonder if I add honey whether the kids (mine are 3 and 5 so can eat honey) would eat this for breakfast. Thanks for linking up to #tastytuesdays x
Amy says
I’m sure they would! Let me know! Thanks for hosting 🙂
Emma's Mamma says
Yum that sounds delicious! I’ll definitely have to give this a go 🙂 #KidsCorner
Amy says
Thank you! Hope you enjoy 🙂
Amy says
Thanks Sara!
Sara Handy Herbs says
Love that last picture! I have never used quinoa for breakfast before. That certainly looks like a very healthy breakfast option so I will give it a go. Thanks for sharing #KidsCorner
Chloe says
I love quinoa. This sounds absolutely delicious. My daughter sometimes loves quinoa and sometimes refuses to eat it. But I bet if it had a fruity taste it would be gone in seconds. I love the pictures! So cute! 😀 xxx #kidscorner
Amy says
Thanks Chloe. If your daughter is anything like my boys then she will love it! 🙂
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
I just heard about quinoa flakes last week for the first time, this looks really good, I am definitely going to get some my next grocery trip. Thanks so much for the new idea to use them for breakfast, it looks delish.
BTW, your blog is really pretty too, the photos just pop!
Amy says
Thanks for your kind comments Nikki! Def worth trying the flakes, this is so quick to make!
Amy says
Thanks Carly 🙂
Carly aka mummy says
Lovely! Like your pictures and Finn certainly looks like he is enjoying himself 😉 #tastytuesday