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Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes

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A fun flavor combination for a quick & easy healthy breakfast recipe! Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes are gluten-free, vegan, and done in the microwave. A bowl of pure plant-based protein and healthy fats to fuel you all day long!

Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A fun flavor combination for a quick & easy healthy breakfast recipe! Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes are gluten-free, vegan, and done in the microwave. A bowl of pure plant-based protein and healthy fats to fuel you all day long!

***This post has been updated in May 2016. Original writing stands***

Have you ever wondered why peanuts are called peanuts? Peanuts aren’t even nuts! They are legumes (thus, not acceptable on the Paleo diet, haha!). They are in the class of lentils and peas and grow underground as opposed to say the almond or cashew which grow on tress, hence the category of tree nuts. That is why you can be deathly allergic to peanuts and no other nut…because peanuts are not actually nuts. They are edible seeds that grow in an enclosed pod. Legumes are the most concentrated source of protein in the plant-based world. They are great for heart health due to their monounsaturated fats and contain tons of antioxidants that are said to even rival those of fruit.

Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A fun flavor combination for a quick & easy healthy breakfast recipe! Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes are gluten-free, vegan, and done in the microwave. A bowl of pure plant-based protein and healthy fats to fuel you all day long!

Plus, peanuts are the most popular nut in the U.S., making up 67% of our nut consumption. Really, who doesn’t love the classic PBJ? I am pretty sure you haven’t had a childhood if you have never eaten a mom-made PBJ for lunch. It just has to happen. But PBJ isn’t the only wonderful peanut creation. How about just snacking on them whole by cracking open the shell? Or simply taking a spoon and digging into a jar of cinnamon raisin peanut butter? Or pairing it with chocolate? Yea, you know you love it, don’t deny it! But the fun doesn’t stop there! How about peanut flour? I love peanut flour and use it all the time in smoothies, pancakes, sauces, cookies, bread, as a natural protein powder, and this recipe I’m sharing today.

Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A fun flavor combination for a quick & easy healthy breakfast recipe! Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes are gluten-free, vegan, and done in the microwave. A bowl of pure plant-based protein and healthy fats to fuel you all day long!

1/4 Cup has 16g of protein! That is crazy awesome! And all it is is ground roasted peanuts. It is so versatile and so delicious in baking and can be replaced for a grain flour pretty easily. They even say it can help ease peanut allergies when used in tiny doses each day to build up a tolerance. Peanut Power! It gives you the staying power you need for a great start to the day so of course I had to use it in Quinoa Flakes. And I made it even more fun by adding coconut, another awkward nut/not-really-nut. They complement each other perfectly, almost as good as chocolate and peanuts…almost 😉

Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes

Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A fun flavor combination for a quick & easy healthy breakfast recipe! Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes are gluten-free, vegan, and done in the microwave. A bowl of pure plant-based protein and healthy fats to fuel you all day long!

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Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes

A fun flavor combination for a quick & easy healthy breakfast recipe! Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes are gluten-free, vegan, and done in the microwave. A bowl of pure plant-based protein and healthy fats to fuel you all day long!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 2 mins
  • Yield: 1 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the quinoa flakes, peanut flour, coconut butter, shredded coconut, stir to combine. Add the water, coconut stevia, and extract. Stir again until everything has mingled together.
  2. Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes. Safely remove, stir, and top with peanuts, peanut butter, and additional shredded coconut.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1

Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A fun flavor combination for a quick & easy healthy breakfast recipe! Coconut Peanut Quinoa Flakes are gluten-free, vegan, and done in the microwave. A bowl of pure plant-based protein and healthy fats to fuel you all day long!

There you have it. A protein packed breakfast. Quinoa + Peanuts + Coconut = Protein Satisfying Heaven! So why do we call peanuts, peanuts? Well, I really have no idea but we also call them goobers, goober peas, groundnuts, earthnuts, monkey-nuts, and pinders. Where did all those names come from? I have no idea either. But here is a fun fact: Many years ago I used to have a beautifully blue- violet Beta Fish. I fell in love with him at the store one day and had to get him. And what did I name this beautiful fishy? Goober. Yes, I named my fish Goober <3

So tell me:

+ Why are Peanuts called peanuts? Do you call them peanuts or use one of their other names?

+ Do you name you pets weird names? Yes, I do. My first hermit crab’s name was Haty and my current hermit crab’s name is Spongebob (I was a young child when I got these so don’t judge 😉 Well, you can, because I love them!)

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Comments

  8. kimmythevegan says

    You had me at peanuts & coconut!!!
    “Peanuts aren’t even nuts!”
    I did not know that. Sadly, I am sensitive to peanuts, but maybe I can tinker with your recipe and try almond flour/butter/etc.
    I’m pinning & sharing this week!

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  9. Zoe and Mia says

    Woah this sounds like a delicious combo! In Hong Kong we have this famous dessert which is made from glutinous rice balls that you dip in toasted coconut and peanuts! Thanks for the recipe and idea!

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  15. Kate says

    Oh Rebecca you have outdone yourself on this one! So many of my favorites in one recipe! I am definitely going to have to make this soon! I have been mixing peanut flour in my Greek yogurt in the mornings, and I am loving it!

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  21. Deborah Smikle-Davis says

    Hi Rebecca,
    What a powerful way to start the day–with a protein packed breakfast featuring my favorites: Quinoa + Peanuts + Coconut! Thank you so much for sharing this healthy and delectable recipe at the Plant-Based Potluck Party Blog Hop! I appreciate it!

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  24. Marla says

    Great and healthy ingredients. Thanks for the info – I don’t see peanut flour much or did I know they made it. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop.

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  25. sprint2thetable says

    I ALWAYS wonder why peanuts are called peanuts! Haha!

    That aside, I love peanut flour. And quinoa flakes. I always use them for my cauliflower crust, but need to shake it up and try breakfast. Pinning this one to try first!

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  27. Tina Muir says

    Rebecca this sounds wonderful, good idea! I love coconut, and I love quinoa….and who doesnt love peanuts 🙂

    I do not have any pets right now, so cannot give them any weird names…..but I call my boyfriend pineapple….does that count?

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  28. Heather says

    16 grams of protein? How did I not know this?! I make a lot of Paleo recipes and I always thought the peanut rule was silly! I will be making a trip to the store soon- thanks!

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  30. Katie G (@cakevscales) says

    I love quinoa flakes, I’m out of stock so you’ve reminded me to go and get some in on my Friday foodie, shopping trip! As for peanut’s..interesting facts – All hail peanut butter, the none nut..nut? 🙂

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  31. jessielovestorun says

    I really need to get some quinoa flakes! This breakfast meal (or snack) looks great. Your pet names are funny.. can’t say I’ve ever named mine anything but normal ones. Well some may of think Hooper is funny?

    Reply

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