Vanilla Chai Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
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Vanilla Chai Quinoa Breakfast Bowls are packed with quinoa, warm chai spice and cozy vanilla flavor. Top with apple, almonds and yogurt for a healthy breakfast!
Can you believe it’s already the middle of January? It’s going by quick, but I’m happy to report that my new year goals of healthy eating and exercise are in full swing.
These Vanilla Chai Quinoa Breakfast Bowls are one way I’m sticking to the whole healthy eating thing. I kicked off 2017 off with my Coconut Overnight Oats recipe, which I loved. I make oats for breakfast all the time, so I figured it’s about time to give breakfast quinoa some love.
I’m thinking quinoa breakfast bowls should be a thing…or is it already a thing and I just don’t know? That’s highly plausible, because I’m often behind the times in the world of food trends.
I don’t follow a dairy free diet, but almond milk is always in my fridge because I use it all the time in my overnight oats and breakfast quinoa.
When it comes to dairy-free products, Silk is a brand that I love. They’re products are silky smooth (hence the name!) and plant-based with no GMO. They’re a great option for healthier living.
Silk has a wonderful variety of dairy free milk including almond, cashew, soy, coconut, coffee creamers, and even yogurt!
While I was on a shopping trip, I picked up some Silk Almond Milk and Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative, complete with new packaging. Be on the lookout for it!
I used Silk Almond Milk in these apple quinoa breakfast bowls, and did it ever make the quinoa creamy! It’s got a mild nutty flavor that I love, and it’s low in calorie with no cholesterol or saturated fat. It’s a great swap for milk in cereals, smoothies, shakes, and more.
I thought it would be fun to incorporate Silk’s Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternatives into my breakfast quinoa bowls as well. The yogurt is available in 6 flavors, and is unbelievably smooth and creamy. It’s cholesterol free, vegetarian, and includes 6 grams of plant-based protein.
It’s perfect for breakfast and snacks!
How to make Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
This quinoa breakfast recipe is ridiculously easy to make. I suggest starting things off by whipping up a quick batch of my Homemade Chai Spice, which you’ll love adding to your oatmeal, smoothies, quick breads, etc.
From there, place your quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and rinse it well with water. Don’t skip this step as the outer coating of quinoa can make your dish taste bitter or soapy. A quick rinse is all it takes to fix this!
Next, add the quinoa, almond milk, chai spice mix, and maple syrup to a medium sauce pan and stir well. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, cover, and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid.
Add the vanilla extract, fluff with a fork, and you’re ready to assemble your bowls!
Here’s where you have a decision to make –> stir in (1) 5.3 ounce container of Silk’s vanilla yogurt in the entire batch of quinoa, or simply use it as a topping. It’s great either way!
The quinoa is only mildly sweet, so if you choose not to incorporate any yogurt into your bowls, you may want to add a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness as well.
I chose to top my bowls with crisp, sweet apples, along with sliced almonds for added crunch. You can customize your bowls with whatever fruits, nuts or toppings that you have on hand. Just make sure you serve them with extra chai spice — there’s never enough in my opinion!
More quinoa recipes you’ll love:
Quinoa enchilada bake by Skinnytaste
Vanilla Chai Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
Ingredients
For the quinoa:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed and drained
- 2 cups Silk Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons [homemade chai spice mix]
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Toppings:
- 1 cup Silk Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative in vanilla
- 1 apple chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Place the quinoa, almond milk, maple syrup, and chai spice mix into a medium sauce pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed the liquid. Remove from heat, uncover, and add the vanilla extract and fluff with a fork.
- You may stir in (1) 5.3 ounce container of Silk vanilla yogurt into the entire batch of quinoa, or use it to top the quinoa along with your favorite toppings if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition information does not include the Silk Dairy-Free Yogurt Alternative or any toppings.
- The quinoa is only mildly sweet. If you choose not to use the yogurt as a topping, you may enjoy an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
24 Comments on “Vanilla Chai Quinoa Breakfast Bowls”
This was delicious!! I had never tried quinoa before, but I’ll definitely be making it again! I didn’t have any apples on hand, but I recently discovered your Chai mix and was itching for something else to put it on, so I cooked this up for breakfast. I used strawberries and blueberries, instead, and it was fantastic! I had a hard time keeping my two girls out of my breakfast–I finally dished them up some of their own, which they LOVED. (And keeping a one and two year old happy at meal time is a trick!)
Five stars, for sure!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Katy, and using berries sounds like a wonderful idea! Thank you for taking the time to leave me your feedback!
I absolutely love Silk products! I always have their cashew or almond milk in my fridge, plus I’ve been eating their dairy free yogurts a lot.
So I don’t think I’ve ever had a breakfast quinoa bowl before! And I happen to see it on a brunch menu last weekend and thought it sounded really interesting. I need to try this!
Aren’t Silk products amazing? I hope you get to try breakfast quinoa — it’s so hearty and keeps you full even longer than oats!
You are right Mercie, time is passing like anything and at times I feel what I was doing for the last month or so on… 🙂 BTW your breakfast bowls are superb!!!
Thank you, Puja, and time just goes way too fast the older I get!
I’ve NEVER made breakfast quinoa but I think I need to try this one ASAP. So healthy, and I just love those vanilla chai flavors. Yum!!
Thanks, Alyssa — it’s definitely a great way to change up breakfast!
You know, I used to enjoy breakfast quinoa so often and now, not so much! SO silly of me! And with vanilla and chai flavors???? How could you resist!
I know, I totally forgot about breakfast quinoa for a while! Thanks, Ashley!
Mmmm…I love breakfast bowls! I don’t think I’ve ever used quinoa in my breakfast bowls, though, so I definitely need to give that a try. And I definitely need to try that yogurt on top! Vanilla Chai is one of my favorite comfort food flavors, though, so I would totally be on board with this one. Thanks for sharing! #client
Thanks, David, and I hope you get to try breakfast quinoa soon!
Vanilla chai quinoa bowl looks absolutely fantastic.Vanilla chai flavors are making me drool. I will have to try this soon. Fantastic share, Marcie.
Thank you so much Anu, and I hope you’re having a wonderful week!
I just started using quinoa in some breakfast recipes and I love it! I don’t know why I had never tried it before! These breakfast bowls look so flavorful! It’s been cold here in the mornings lately and it would be much easier to get out of bed if I had one of these waiting for me!
Thanks Izzy! It’s sure a nice way to change up breakfast!
I can NOT believe it is already the third week of January, Marcie! I said that to my husband and he laughed, saying, “yea it’s only the third week.” And I said, “well, how freggin fast did the first two go!?” And then he saw my point – This year is going to fly by. Anyways, quinoa breakfast bowls should definitely be a thing! And this one looks amazing, girlfriend!! I’m a huge fan of Silk, so I love that you used it here! These bowls are packed full of flavor and healthy eats! Such a fantastic way to start the day! Cheers!
I can’t believe it either, and I feel like spring is just around the corner despite how cold and wet it’s been here! Thanks, Cheyanne, and isn’t Silk the best? 🙂
These breakfast bowls look amazing, Marcie! I’ve never tried quinoa for breakfast but I can imagine it’s delicious. Especially with the flavors of vanilla and chai.
I’m also a big fan of Silk Almond Milk. I hate to admit this because I worked with Almond Breeze for so long, but Silk is much better, lol!
Thanks, Sarah! This was a nice change from my usual oats. And I agree…Silk is better — it has the silkiest texture and flavor!
Oh my gooooooosh, now this is how you do breakfast!! I’ve never made a breakfast quinoa before but I think now is definitely the time to start! Love the combo of vanilla and chai so much!
Thanks Sarah — it’s definitely a nice way to change things up!
I’m so happy that January is going by fast! It’s my least favorite month of the year because it’s so cold and summer is so far off! 🙂 I agree with you that quinoa bowls should be a thing for breakfast. I’ve only made it once before for breakfast, but I do remember how delicious it was. I will have to try this vanilla chai version! Anything with chai is a winner in my book, and this looks so comforting for the cold weather. What a delicious recipe, Marcie!
I’m tiring of the cold/wet weather too — we’re out of our drought now so that’s nice! Thanks, Gayle!