High-Protein Gluten-Free Breakfast Bowl Recipes

This gluten-free protein breakfast bowl gives your morning a healthy, energizing start.

Breakfast truly sets the tone for the day. A balanced morning meal helps concentration, mood, and energy—especially important when mornings are busy and you’re juggling lunches and snacks for a child with celiac disease or other food sensitivities. Preparing a few components the night before can make a big difference during a rushed morning.

I developed a simple, nutrient-dense breakfast bowl that’s high in protein, full of vegetables, and loved by both kids and adults. If you cook the quinoa in advance and portion it for several days, assembling this bowl takes under 10 minutes—fast, nourishing, and satisfying.

Gluten Free Protein Breakfast Bowl

This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and free from peanuts, tree nuts, and soy. It serves one adult or two toddlers—multiply as needed for more servings.

Course

Breakfast

Cuisine

American

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 1

Calories 201 kcal

Author Jereann Zann – Celiac Mama

Ingredients

• 1/3
  cup
  cooked quinoa
• 6
  organic cherry tomatoes
• 1
  cup
  organic spinach
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• 1
  tsp
  olive oil
• 1
  egg
  or 2 eggs if making two toddler portions
• Sliced avocado

Instructions

1. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 1/2 tsp olive oil.
2. Prepare ingredients: halve the cherry tomatoes, wash the spinach, and set the egg aside.
3. Add spinach and tomatoes to the pan, arranging them evenly.
4. Cook for about 2 minutes until the spinach begins to wilt.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and gently stir the tomatoes with the spinach.
6. Add the egg and cook to your preferred doneness. For over-medium, flip the egg halfway; alternatively, scramble if you prefer.
7. Reheat the quinoa if needed and line a bowl with the quinoa. Top with the cooked spinach, tomatoes, and the egg.
8. Finish with sliced avocado and a sprinkle of seasoning. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Gluten Free Protein Breakfast Bowl

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201
Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 163mg54%

Sodium 101mg4%

Potassium 556mg16%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 3550IU71%

Vitamin C 31.7mg38%

Calcium 76mg8%

Iron 3.2mg18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.