5-Minute Chai Spiced Breakfast Quinoa
5-Minute Chai Spiced Breakfast Quinoa is a warm, comforting, and protein-packed morning meal infused with aromatic chai spices. Made with cooked quinoa, almond milk steeped with chai tea, chia seeds, and maple syrup, it’s a quick and nutritious breakfast topped with almond butter, blueberry jam, and seeds for a delicious flavor and texture boost.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (plus steeping)
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2-3
- Category: Breakfast, Healthy, Gluten-Free
- Method: Simmering, Steeping
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 cup almond milk
2 chai tea bags
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
2 tablespoons almond butter
2 tablespoons blueberry jam
2 tablespoons seed mix (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, etc.)
Instructions
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Heat almond milk in a saucepan until simmering. Remove from heat and steep chai tea bags for 5 minutes.
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Remove tea bags and stir in cooked quinoa, chia seeds, maple syrup, and cinnamon.
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Return to low heat; cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until warmed through and slightly thickened.
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Spoon into bowls and add desired toppings such as almond butter, blueberry jam, and seed mix.
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Serve warm.
Notes
Substitute coconut or oat milk for almond milk.
Add diced apples or raisins for extra texture and sweetness.
Use honey or agave instead of maple syrup.
Top with fresh fruit like bananas or berries.
Sprinkle chopped nuts or shredded coconut for crunch.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat gently with extra milk if needed.
