Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
If you’re used to eating oatmeal in the morning, this flavor-packed Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a great way to change things up! Loaded with protein and fiber, this hearty breakfast is sure to keep you full all the way to lunchtime!
Servings: 1
Calories: 453kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup dry quinoa (rinse and drain)
- 1-2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (I like SILK Almond - use only ½ cup for thicker consistency)
- 1 tablespoon natural almond butter
- chopped dark chocolate (I use Endangered Species brand)
Instructions
- Cook quinoa: Rinse and drain quinoa, place in a pot with ½ cup water and bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a lid for about 12 minutes. Fluff with a fork once cooked.
- Add quinoa to a bowl, mix in the maple syrup, cinnamon and hemp seeds.
- Pour the non-dairy milk over the top (like cereal) add the almond butter or any nut or seed butter and the chopped dark chocolate.
Video
Notes
Quinoa: For easier digestion I like to rinse and soak my quinoa overnight, drain and rinse again before cooking according to package directions.
Prep: Meal prep- make a few portions and store in the fridge up to 4 days
Nutrition
Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 752mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 976IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 451mg | Iron: 5mg
