Breakfast Quinoa Bowls
This easy quinoa breakfast bowl makes a great alternative to oatmeal and great way to use up leftover quinoa. Top with your choice of fruit and enjoy!
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
5-Minute Method
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt optional
- 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
Cook from Scratch Method
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp maple syrup optional
Instructions
- For 5-minute breakfast quinoa, add the cooked quinoa and milk to a small saucepan with the vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup, if using. Stir over medium heat until heated through.
- To cook quinoa from scratch, bring the milk and water to a light boil in a medium saucepan. Add the quinoa, vanilla, cinnamon, salt and maple syrup, if using, and stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer lightly for 15 minutes then remove from the heat. Lift lift and fluff with a fork.
- To serve, scoop quinoa into a bowl and top with your choice of toppings.
Notes
Nutrition facts include 1 serving 5-minute breakfast quinoa with 1/2 sliced banana, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 tbsp almond butter and 1 tbsp hemp seeds.
Topping Ideas: Banana, berries, almond butter, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, walnuts, pecans, coconut, hemp seeds, yogurt.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl with toppings | Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 19g | Sodium: 108mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g