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 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 me making this breakfast through 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!
Raspberry Breakfast Quinoa
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (40g) flaked quinoa
- 2/3 cup (180ml) water
- 1 cup (130g) frozen raspberries
- small handful of 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)
Carly aka mummy says
July 21, 2015 at 2:24 pmLovely! Like your pictures and Finn certainly looks like he is enjoying himself 😉 #tastytuesday
Amy says
July 21, 2015 at 6:45 pmThanks Carly 🙂
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
July 22, 2015 at 1:47 amI 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
July 22, 2015 at 8:48 amThanks for your kind comments Nikki! Def worth trying the flakes, this is so quick to make!
Chloe says
July 22, 2015 at 6:51 amI 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
July 22, 2015 at 8:50 amThanks Chloe. If your daughter is anything like my boys then she will love it! 🙂
Sara Handy Herbs says
July 22, 2015 at 8:30 amLove 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
Amy says
July 22, 2015 at 8:51 amThanks Sara!
Emma's Mamma says
July 22, 2015 at 7:18 pmYum that sounds delicious! I’ll definitely have to give this a go 🙂 #KidsCorner
Amy says
July 22, 2015 at 7:29 pmThank you! Hope you enjoy 🙂
HonestMum says
July 23, 2015 at 10:12 amThis 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
July 23, 2015 at 1:08 pmI’m sure they would! Let me know! Thanks for hosting 🙂
Everything Mummy says
July 28, 2015 at 5:54 pmoo this sounds amazing! where did you get quinoa flakes from hun? thanks for linking up to #kidscorner
Amy says
July 28, 2015 at 6:49 pmI got them in Holland and Barrett, Amy. Thanks for hosting 🙂
Katy (What Katy Said) says
July 28, 2015 at 9:03 pmYour photos are fantastic! I would never think to have a sweet version, will have to try it! Thank your for sharing in #KidsCorner x
Amy says
July 29, 2015 at 9:20 amThanks Katy 🙂
Lauren (Free Your Fork) says
January 25, 2016 at 11:52 pmI 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
January 26, 2016 at 8:35 pmThanks Lauren! I agree, coconut and raspberry are so good ?