Plant based breakfast made with protein-rich quinoa, plant based yogurt, nut butter and berries. This easy breakfast idea is one of my favorite plant based breakfast recipes to prep for a week of healthy breakfasts!
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Plant Based Breakfast
The best healthy breakfasts I can think of has one main theme - balance! In my opinion, a good plant based breakfast is one that has a healthy balance of protein, carbs and fat keeping me full and satisfied!
Overnight oats are one of my favorite plant based breakfasts! They are easy to make and easy to prep.
I love variety of choosing different flavors and toppings. This recipe for overnight quinoa parfait is a play on overnight oats but swaps out oats for quinoa!
Never thought quinoa would be good for breakfast? Neither did I!
But once I recognized that quinoa is just a blank protein-filled canvas, I realized it could make one tasty breakfast. It also has more protein and fiber than oatmeal.
Livestrong supports my claim and you can read all about their thoughts on quinoa vs. oatmeal.
🌱 Ingredients – What You Need To This Healthy Breakfast Recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need:
- Nut Milk: You can use any nut milk of your choice; almond milk, coconut milk or oat milk.
- Fruit: I chose blueberries but any fruit will be delicious.
- Nut Butter: Georgia Grinders nut butters are my favorite nut butter to add to these healthy breakfast parfaits! Use code LYNDSEY20 to shop Georgia Grinders and get a discount!
- Dairy Free Yogurt: Forager Cashewmilk yogurt and Silk Almondmilk yogurt are two of my favorite dairy free yogurts.
- Cooked quinoa: The easiest way I've found to cook quinoa is in the Instant Pot. I use the recipe by Platings and Pairings to cook Instant Pot quinoa.
- Cinnamon: I like to add a bit of cinnamon to my parfaits but this is optional.
🔪 Instructions – How To Make Plant Based Quinoa Parfaits
Here is how you make it:
- Measure out the quinoa. Add ½ cup cooked quinoa to four wide-mouth mason jars. Here are the jars I used for this recipe.
- Choose and pour your nut milk. Pour ¼ cup of nut milk into each jar.
- Add in yogurt. Top each jar with ¼ cup plant based yogurt
- Time for toppings. Add fruit and nut butter to each jar. Close lid and refrigerate
💭 Helpful Tips for Making Plant Based Breakfasts
Here are a few helpful tips in starting to incorporated more plant based breakfast ideas into your diet:
How do I get more protein on the plant based diet?
This recipe has protein from the yogurt, quinoa and nut butter. If you are looking to add more protein try adding in some plant based protein like Orgain.
Is it possible to do the plant based diet on a budget?
Yes, absolutely. Check out my article for the Plant Based Diet on a Budget.
I don't have quinoa. Can I swap something else?
You can try oats, bulgur or even wheat berries in this recipe.
How long does quinoa last in the fridge?
You can prep these yogurt + quinoa parfaits and store them for up to a week in the fridge.
Other Plant Based Breakfast Ideas You Will Love!
Here are a few other healthy breakfast ideas that will fit into your plant based lifestyle!
- Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
- Seed Cycling Cereal Bowl
- Vanilla Almond Granola
- Coconut Milk Chia Pudding
- Oat Flour Pancakes
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Plant Based Breakfast Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 cup almond oat or coconut milk
- 1 cup dairy free yogurt
- 1 cup blueberries or fruit of your choice
- 4 tablespoon almond butter
Instructions
- Spoon ½ cup of cooked quinoa into 4 wide mouth mason jars. Pour ¼ cup nut milk over each and stir gently.
- Layer on ¼ cup dairy free yogurt. Top with blueberries or fruit of your choice.
- Top with 1 tablespoon almond butter and secure lid.
- Refrigerate overnight. Eat cold or warmed in the microwave in the morning.
Stacy
My Husband would love this. I'm not a healthy eater, but he is. He recently dedicated his energy to working out and loosing weight and this would be perfect for him. Thanks!!
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I hope he loves it!!
Tayler
I've heard the phrase "progress NOT perfection" but I love your twist: "Progress IS perfection!"
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any progress is good in my book! 🙂
Jennifer L
I absolutely love the yogurt parfait idea with the berries. I drink almond milk but have been wanting to try cashew.
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I think you'll really love it!
TaraTeaspoon
I am a firm believer in starting the day with a healthy breakfast, it really changes the mood for the day. Can't wait to try this recipe for breakfast tomorrow!
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I couldn't agree more! It sets the entire day!
Raquel ⎪One Bad Madre
I recently made the switch from dairy products so I love the diary alternative options. Looks yummy!
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oh you will love this then!
Carmela
These look like such refreshing, healthy, nutritious ways to start your day! Thanks for sharing!
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You're welcome Carmela! Thanks for checking it out!
Ophelia T
This looks and sounds so healthy and delicious. I would love to try it. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for checking it out Ophelia!
Shannon
Your breakfast parfait looks good enough to pass as a dessert.
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I agree!! It could definitely double for a healthy dessert!
Christie Brown
I love me a good and healthy vegetarian breakfast! These parfaits would be perfect for me right now, seeming as we're currently in Summer. ALL OF THE BERRIES are available. Yum! I'll be giving this recipe a try for sure. 🙂 x
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yes!! we can definitely stock up when the price is right!!
Jennifer Maune | Maune Legacy
The parfaits look great! I love the berry and yogurt combo!
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thanks Jennifer! I agree berries & yogurt is a win!
Lesly
That looks so yummy! It really is a much healthier option and it's quick and easy - which is a necessity for me 😉
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quick & easy is a must for sure!!
Brandi Michel | FamilyFelicity.com
My family has recently been making the same transition away from dairy. The kids still eat regular greek yogurt and ultra-filtered milk, but we've added a lot more dairy free choices. We love Almond milk! I haven't tried these yet but I'm definitely going to try them now. :0) Thanks for sharing!
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that's how we are too!! the kids still do some dairy but they are some really good non-dairy options too!
Keating
These look so delicious!! I love having fresh berries in our home. We're currently waiting on our tax refund to hit our bank account so we can do a giant grocery trip. These will be at the top of my list! haha
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Yes!!! I love berries too!! Especially when they are in season and the price is lower!
Nicole Green
Yum this looks delicious! I didn't know Silk made yogurt, I'll have to check that out.
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its so yummy!!! By far one of my favorite yogurts!
Marcie
This is really helpful! I'm also lactose-intolerant and am always on the lookout for dairy-free products. I tried Silk many years ago, but I think it's time I try them again!
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definitely!!! they have so many non-soy options!
Stacy
WOW! Great information, and written so well. GREAT pictures. I make my own yogurt in my Instant Pot, so I'm going to try this!
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wow that's awesome!!!! I've seen that you can make it but I haven't tried yet!
Blu
I have never ever thought of having quinoa for breakfast! I've never been a person for eggs, and I like to keep my breakfast fairly light. This sounds like a really great option!
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Katherine
I'm totally like you and if someone restricts what I can eat, I want that one item that much more! Haha, but this totally looks like a healthy alternative I could get on board with. Silk is my favorite "milk" and this recipe definitely looks like something I could handle. 🙂
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haha rebels we are! 🙂 I def think you'd love this!!
Kim
This looks so good! My favorite dairy alternative is Pea Milk!! Very nutritious
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I've heard good things about pea milk!
Kyla Matton Osborne | 24 Carrot Diet
I love berries and yogurt for breakfast! Your berries look so lush and plump in these photos, very appealing. I will have to try your recipe, as I've never used quinoa this way.
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thanks!! I hope you enjoy it Kyla!