Are you looking for an easy breakfast that will keep you full all morning? Look no further! Here is a loaded blueberry & quinoa oatmeal you can enjoy quickly. Cooking grains or seeds like quinoa (that act like a grain) ahead of time for the week makes a meal ready in less than five minutes. It’s also healthy, filling, and delicious!

I’ve been a huge fan of quinoa for many years and use it instead of rice or pasta in most of the dishes I make. This makes sense to me because I’m not a big fan of either of those sticky starches. Quinoa, on the other hand, doesn’t have the same stickiness, it’s dry and fluffy, yet slightly on the crunchy side. It’s my kind of filler for any side dish or main dish. Plus, it’s loaded with good nutrition!

Benefits of Blueberry & Quinoa Oatmeal

As my vegan friends are aware, quinoa contains all the essential amino acids necessary to make it a complete protein. It is also rich in fiber, magnesium, potassium, zinc, choline, and betaine. It is higher in natural vitamin E and folate than any other grain-like breakfast dish. And combined with oats it provides a decent amount of calcium.

Take comfort knowing this is a wonderful gluten-free alternative for people with celiac disease, while it also provides a strong amount of protein for my vegan friends. It’s a win-win for us meat eaters too, because the way this bad boy feeds the good gut bacteria is phenomenal. It works as a prebiotic by supplying bioactive peptides and polysaccharides. During an in vitro study, dietary fractions of quinoa showed anticancer activity, bile acid binding, and radical scavenging activity. (1)

If you’re looking to improve your heart health, you’ll be happy to know, quinoa combined with oats doubles the cholesterol lowering impact of this breakfast bowl too. Don’t you love another good reason to eat well? A regular intake of blueberries and their anthocyanins help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, improve weight maintenance and neuroprotection. (2)

The walnuts are heart protective and rich in omega 3 fatty acids, while pumpkin seeds are known to help lower LDL cholesterol in animal studies, and breast cancer in others. (3, 4). The additional benefits of these nuts and seeds make this loaded blueberry & quinoa oatmeal bowl a very nutritious option for breakfast. There is no better way to experience contentment than resting in the knowledge God has always had a plan for our good health!

Devotion

“The counsel of the Lord stands forever,

    the plans of his heart to all generations.”

Psalm 33:10-12 ESV – The LORD brings the counsel of the – Bible Gateway

Yes! His counsel stands forever, and the plans of his heart are clear! His Word assures you and I He is for us and not against us. Over and over, we see in the bible two clear things:

1. His love endures forever, and

2. He loves righteousness and justice..

The psalmist says, “the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord”. He proved it by becoming a man and dying on the cross for you and me. And he proves it daily in the gift of healing through His gardens around the world. He is worthy of praise!

I thank you for spending time with me today and taking a look at the perfect plans of our Creator in the garden and in the hope of His mighty love!

Remember, if you need wellness coaching, I am available to help just contact me here: on my wellness package page . You can find other recipes for quinoa here: Sweet & Spicy Chicken Zucchini Quinoa Bowl, Power Quinoa & Cucumber Salad

May He bless you and keep you this day and every day!

Loaded Blueberry & Quinoa Oatmeal

Mysty PfefferMysty Pfeffer
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Servings 1
Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 Cup Oats
  • 1/4 Cup Quinoa Precooked
  • 1 Tbsp. Raw Pumpkin Seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Walnuts
  • 1 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • 1/4 Cup Blueberries
  • 2 Tsps. Maple Syrup Optional
  • 1/4 Cup Kefir

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl add the 1/4 cup of oats and water, plus cinnamon. Stir and heat according to package directions. This takes 1 minute in the microwave (if you use microwaves).
  • When done, add the quinoa, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and blueberries and stir.
  • If desired, top with maple syrup then the kefir and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 40mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 9gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 152mgIron: 5mg
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Nutrition Facts
Loaded Blueberry & Quinoa Oatmeal
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 458 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 40mg2%
Potassium 524mg15%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 159IU3%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 152mg15%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

References:

(1) Zeyneb, H., Pei, H., Cao, X., Wang, Y., Win, Y., & Gong, L. (2021). In vitro study of the effect of quinoa and quinoa polysaccharides on human gut microbiota. Food science & nutrition9(10), 5735–5745. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2540

(2) Kalt, W., Cassidy, A., Howard, L. R., Krikorian, R., Stull, A. J., Tremblay, F., & Zamora-Ros, R. (2020). Recent Research on the Health Benefits of Blueberries and Their Anthocyanins. Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.)11(2), 224–236. https://doi.org/10.1093/advances/nmz065

(3) Abuelgassim, A. O., & Al-showayman, S. I. (2011). The effect of pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L) seeds and L-arginine supplementation on serum lipid concentrations in atherogenic rats. African journal of traditional, complementary, and alternative medicines : AJTCAM9(1), 131–137. https://doi.org/10.4314/ajtcam.v9i1.18

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Mysty Pfeffer

Mysty Pfeffer

I'm Mysty, a student of God's magnificent word and everything He places in the garden to sustain and nourish us; body and soul. I am a wife, mother, registered nurse and certified health coach. I love to share recipes, encouragement, and simplify health God's way.

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