Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Printer-friendly)
A wholesome morning bowl with protein-packed quinoa, sweet blueberries, and nutty toppings for a nutritious start to your day.
# What you'll need:
→ Grains
01 - 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
02 - 1 cup water
03 - Pinch of salt
→ Dairy & Alternatives
04 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt alternative
05 - 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
→ Fresh Fruit
06 - 1 cup fresh blueberries
07 - 1 small banana, sliced
→ Sweetener
08 - 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
→ Toppings
09 - 2 tbsp chopped almonds or walnuts
10 - 1 tbsp chia seeds
11 - 1 tbsp shredded coconut, optional
# Method:
01 - Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
02 - Stir milk and half of the maple syrup or honey into the warm quinoa until well combined and creamy.
03 - Divide the quinoa mixture evenly between two serving bowls. Top each portion with Greek yogurt, fresh blueberries, banana slices, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and shredded coconut if desired.
04 - Drizzle the remaining maple syrup or honey over each bowl. Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The warm quinoa creates this cozy foundation that makes every spoonful feel like a hug
- You can prep the quinoa the night before and literally assemble this in under three minutes on busy mornings
02 -
- Quinoa holds heat like nobody is business so give it a few minutes to cool before adding yogurt or you will end up with a soupy mess
- The chia seeds will continue absorbing liquid as this sits so eat it within 15 minutes of assembly
03 -
- Buy quinoa in bulk from the bins at grocery stores and store it in the freezer to keep it fresh forever
- If your yogurt is too thick, whisk in a splash of milk before topping to get that perfect drizzling consistency