This list includes 14 Breakfast Foods that start with Q, ranging from “Quail egg” to “Quinoa porridge”. Most items are grain- or egg-based, offering quick protein, warm porridge options, and portable morning snacks.
Breakfast Foods that start with Q are morning dishes or ingredients that begin with Q, such as quail eggs, quinoa. Quinoa moved from Andean staple to a worldwide breakfast grain during the 21st century.
Below you’ll find the table with Item, Main ingredients, Calories (per typical serving), and Source.
Item: The food name is listed exactly as you might search for it, including common variants or synonyms for easy recognition.
Main ingredients: You see the primary components so you can check dietary fit, cooking needs, or shopping lists at a glance.
Calories (per typical serving): Gives an estimated energy value per serving to help you compare choices and plan portions.
Source: Lists where the calories or ingredient details come from, so you can trust and cross-check the information.
Breakfast Foods that start with Q
Item
Alternate names
Main ingredients
Calories (typical serving, kcal)
Quiche
Quiche Lorraine, savory tart
eggs, cream, pastry, cheese
350 kcal
Quesadilla
Breakfast quesadilla, cheese tortilla
tortilla, cheese, eggs, fillings
420 kcal
Queso
Queso dip, melted cheese
cheese, milk, chiles, spices
100 kcal
Queso fresco
Queso blanco, fresco cheese
milk, salt
70 kcal
Quark
Quark cheese, curd cheese
milk, cultures
100 kcal
Quinoa
Quinoa grain
quinoa seeds
222 kcal
Quinoa porridge
Quinoa cereal, quinoa bowl
quinoa, milk, sweetener, fruit
200 kcal
Quick oats
Instant oats, rolled oats
oats, whole grain
150 kcal
Quick bread
Banana bread, zucchini bread
flour, sugar, egg, baking powder
200 kcal
Quail egg
Quail eggs
eggs
14 kcal
Quesito
Puerto Rican quesito, cheese pastry
pastry dough, sweetened cream cheese
300 kcal
Quince
Membrillo, quince fruit
quince (fruit)
57 kcal
Quince paste
Membrillo, quince jelly
quince, sugar
60 kcal
Queso blanco
Panela (similar), white cheese
milk, acid/rennet
80 kcal
Descriptions
Quiche
Savory French egg-and-cream tart often served hot or cold for breakfast or brunch; commonly includes cheese, bacon or vegetables and is sliced servings.
Quesadilla
Folded tortilla melted with cheese and often scrambled eggs or breakfast meat; popular Mexican and U.S. breakfast item served whole or in wedges.
Queso
Warm melted cheese dip used on breakfast tacos, huevos rancheros or with tortillas; rich condiment—typical quarter-cup serving is calorie-dense.
Queso fresco
Mild crumbly Mexican cheese often crumbled over eggs, chilaquiles or breakfast tacos; lighter and commonly used fresh.
Quark
European fresh cheese eaten with fruit, jam or honey for breakfast; creamy, high-protein and used like yogurt or spread on toast.
Quinoa
Cooked seed used like a cereal grain; served as a warm porridge or mixed with fruit and nuts for a gluten-free, protein-rich breakfast.
Quinoa porridge
Warm porridge made from cooked quinoa and milk, topped with fruit or nuts—hearty, protein-forward alternative to oatmeal.
Quick oats
Oats processed for faster cooking; a classic hot breakfast—customize with milk, fruit, nuts or sweeteners for varied nutrition.
Quick bread
Loaves leavened with baking powder/soda instead of yeast; slices like banana or zucchini bread are common breakfast or brunch options.
Quail egg
Tiny eggs often boiled, fried or pickled and served on toast or in salads; used as an elegant breakfast garnish in many cuisines.
Quesito
Sweet flaky Puerto Rican pastry filled with sweetened cheese, commonly enjoyed with coffee as a breakfast pastry.
Quince
Aromatic tart fruit usually cooked into jams, jellies or slices; served on toast or with cheese at breakfast across Mediterranean and Latin cuisines.
Quince paste
Dense, sweet quince paste often spread thin on toast or paired with cheese at breakfast; intensely flavored and sugary.
Queso blanco
Mild fresh white cheese used sliced or grilled for breakfast in Latin American dishes; melts slightly and pairs with eggs and tortillas.
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