quinoa breakfast bowl
Start your day with a nutritious and filling quinoa breakfast bowl. This delightful dish combines protein-packed quinoa with fresh fruits, nuts, and a drizzle of honey for a perfect morning boost. It's customizable to fit your taste, making it an excellent choice for breakfast or a healthy snack.
Equipment
- 1 medium saucepan
- 1 strainer
- 1 bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
- 2 cups water or almond milk
- 2 pieces bananas (sliced)
- 1 cup strawberries (sliced)
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup chopped nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 4 tablespoons honey or maple syrup For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- a pinch pinch salt
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a strainer to remove any bitterness.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water (or almond milk). Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy.
- While the quinoa is cooking, prepare your fruits by slicing the bananas and strawberries.
- Once the quinoa is ready, remove it from heat and fluff it with a fork. Let it cool for a few minutes.
- In bowls, divide the cooked quinoa evenly. Top each serving with the sliced bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and chopped nuts.
- Drizzle a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup over each bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon. Serve immediately.
Notes
Feel free to customize your bowl with other fruits such as apples, peaches, or even add yogurt for extra creaminess.
You can prepare the quinoa in advance and store it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat it before serving.
For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey.