Make Ahead Pumpkin Breakfast Quinoa – Gluten Free Fall Breakfast

Make Ahead Pumpkin Breakfast Quinoa - Gluten Free Fall Breakfast recipe pinit

Quinoa is technically a seed, not a grain, making it a great gluten-free option for breakfast.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1200
Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
  3. Add the quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Once the quinoa is cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the pumpkin mixture.
  7. Add almond milk and stir until well combined.
  8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  9. Before serving, top with pecans and dried cranberries.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 300kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g13%
Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
Sugars 10g
Protein 10g20%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *