Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Printable)
Fluffy quinoa topped with yogurt, berries, banana, nuts and a drizzle of honey for a quick protein-rich breakfast.
# What you'll need:
→ Grains
01 - 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
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 mixed berries
06 - 1 small banana, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer under cold running water to remove excess starch.
02 - Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and grains turn fluffy.
03 - Remove saucepan from heat and fluff the cooked quinoa gently with a fork. Allow to cool for several minutes.
04 - Spoon the quinoa evenly into two serving bowls.
05 - Top each bowl with Greek or plant-based yogurt. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup according to preference.
06 - Arrange fresh berries and banana slices over the yogurt. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, chia seeds, and unsweetened shredded coconut as desired.
07 - Present immediately while fresh.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of satisfying textures and subtle sweetness makes it feel like a treat without any fuss.
- It’s endlessly customizable, and you can riff with whatever fruit or nuts you have waiting in the pantry.
02 -
- Neglecting the quinoa rinse once led to a bitter surprise, so now I never skip it.
- Letting the quinoa cool just a few minutes helps the yogurt sit on top instead of melting straight through.
03 -
- Using freshly cooked, slightly warm quinoa means each topping settles in just right.
- A quick mix of yogurt and honey in a separate bowl gives every spoonful a little more even sweetness.