Nutty Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Start your day with a Nutty Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, a vibrant and nutritious blend of protein-packed quinoa, crunchy mixed nuts, and fresh fruits. This delightful breakfast not only tantalizes your taste buds but also fuels you with lasting energy. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, this recipe is quick to prepare and fully customizable with your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup mixed nuts (chopped almonds, walnuts, pecans)
- 1 cup fresh fruits (sliced bananas, berries, apples)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- While quinoa cooks, toast mixed nuts in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Chop fresh fruits while quinoa cooks and nuts toast.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork. Divide into bowls and top with fruits and toasted nuts.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or honey before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 335g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg