Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Printable)
Fluffy quinoa with yogurt, berries, banana, nuts and honey for a quick protein-rich start to your morning.
# What You Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
02 - 1 cup water
→ Dairy & Sweetener
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
→ Fruits & Toppings
05 - 1/2 cup fresh berries such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries
06 - 1 small banana, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
09 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
# Steps:
01 - Thoroughly rinse quinoa under cold running water using a fine-mesh strainer.
02 - Combine quinoa and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed and grains are fluffy.
03 - Remove from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork, and let cool for several minutes.
04 - Divide cooked quinoa evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Top each portion with yogurt, drizzle with honey or maple syrup, and arrange fresh berries and banana slices.
06 - Sprinkle with nuts, chia seeds, and shredded coconut if desired.
07 - Serve immediately for a nourishing start to your day.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This bowl tastes like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
- It’s endlessly adaptable to what’s in your fridge and never disappoints.
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- Skipping the pre-rinse on quinoa can make your bowl taste oddly soapy and bitter.
- Letting the quinoa cool slightly before adding yogurt keeps it from turning runny and sad.
03 -
- Chill your serving bowls for a few minutes if you like a super refreshing breakfast.
- Laying out all your toppings in little bowls makes assembly fun, even on sleepy mornings.