10-Minute Quinoa Breakfast Scramble

These quinoa breakfast eggs are an easy and nutritious way to start your day! If you've never had quinoa for breakfast, you are going to love the way it makes you feel. Combine it with creamy avocado and a perfectly cooked egg, and you've got one of the best healthy breakfast recipes you could find. With just six ingredients, this breakfast quinoa bowl is surprisingly delicious. 

Start your day off right with this Quinoa Breakfast Scramble!

I don't know about you, but how I start my day sets the tone for the rest of the day.

If I eat a healthy breakfast, I will typically follow up with a healthy lunch and dinner.

On the other hand, if I grab something unhealthy first thing, I usually end up head first in a bag of chips by mid-afternoon. And let's not even get into what happens late at night.

For me, a healthy breakfast is one packed with protein.  If I felt good eating a bagel or regular pancakes every day, I totally would.

Because I love my carbs a little more than I should.

Unfortunately, a high-carb low-protein breakfast leaves me hungry.

This happened just last week when the boys begged me for donuts.

Despite my better judgment, I decided to indulge. Because I don't want to be the mom who always says no.

Let me tell you, the rest of the day was not pretty guys.  (Thank God it is hard to do too much damage in a single day.)

My perfect breakfast looks something like today's Quinoa Breakfast Scramble brought to us from Lena at Root and Blossom.  This is one of the best healthy breakfast recipes  that I've found.

And bonus points - this breakfast quinoa recipe is SO simple. Because unless it is a holiday or the weekend, who has time for something fussy in the morning?!  I've got enough going on just trying to tame the kids and get everyone fed to bother with anything more than easy breakfast recipes.  (And I'm guessing you are the same!)

Frequently Asked Questions About Quinoa for Breakfast

• Is Quinoa Good for Weight Loss?
  • I get asked all the time, is quinoa good for weight loss?  I'm not aware of any studies that specifically address this, but I can tell you that it is packed with complete plant based proteins, is fairly low on the glycemic index, and is a great source of nutrients.  There are numerous studies that suggest that a plant strong diet is good for weight loss, so logic would have it that quinoa is a good food to support your weight loss efforts.   An I personally think that breakfast quinoa recipes can play a key role in your health, whether you are looking to shed pounds or improve energy levels.
• Is Oatmeal or Quinoa Better for You?
  • While both can be part of a wholesome diet, quinoa gets the nod because it has almost 3 grams more of protein per serving.  Additionally, quinoa offers a complete source of plant based protein, containing all of the amino acids that we need.  Oatmeal does not.  It is also important to note that oatmeal can be a problem for some people who are extremely sensitive to gluten.  This is most often due to the way it is processed.
• Are Quinoa and Quinoa Flakes the same?
  • No!  Quinoa refers to the seed while Quinoa Flakes are a pressed flake simpler - but finer in texture - to oatmeal.
• How Much Quinoa Do I Need to Cook to Yield 1 cup?
  • You would need to cook ⅓ cup of raw quinoa to yield one cup of cooked quinoa.  Learn how to cook quinoa here.

Do you eat breakfast or skip it?  What is your favorite way to start the day?

Recommended Tools to Make this Breakfast Quinoa Scramble:

• Small Cast Iron Skillet (for scrambling eggs)

More Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes to Try:

• This Gluten Free Breakfast Sandwich is quick to make and loved by children and adults alike!
• These Quinoa Chia Seed Protein Bars are a great make ahead breakfast that is packed with plant based goodness.  This is one of my favorite quinoa breakfast recipes for when I am on the go.
• These Sneaky Breakfast Quinoa Bites are one of my favorite ways to get my kids eating quinoa for breakfast.  They are the perfect healthy breakfast to make ahead.
• If your kids (or you) prefer something sweet in the morning, a great way to get them eating quinoa for breakfast is with these Blueberry Quinoa Pancakes.  This quinoa breakfast recipe is perfect for when you are playing sneaky chef.  Only you will know the quinoa is there.
• I can't quite decide if I like these Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Parfaits better as a dessert or breakfast.  Either way, they are a delicious recipe you can feel good about serving.

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10-Minute Quinoa Breakfast Scramble

This easy to make quinoa breakfast scramble is the perfect way to start your day! It is a simple quinoa egg breakfast bowl that is healthy and easy.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: 1

Calories: 404kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Equipment

• Small Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

• ½ cup cooked quinoa
• 2 eggs scrambled
• ½ avocado cubed
• 1 tablespoon salsa
• ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

• Place quinoa in a serving bowl ad top with eggs and avocado. Top with salsa and sprinkle with lemon pepper and garlic salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 327mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 813mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3.5mg