Change your breakfast routine and start the day with a twist — quinoa. These quinoa bowls from Eating Bird Food are infused with cinnamon and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Fresh fruits brighten up these high-protein bowls, while cacao nibs add a delightful crunch.
Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
- 2 cups chopped fresh fruit (bananas, pineapple, cantaloupe, blueberries, watermelon, honeydew or mango)
Directions
Rinse and drain quinoa.
Place water, milk and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, add cinnamon, vanilla and sea salt. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Watch the pot carefully because it has a tendency to boil over. Remove from heat and let pot sit, covered for 2-3 minutes.
Remove lid and fluff quinoa before portioning into two bowls. Top with cacao nibs, fresh fruit and a drizzle of maple syrup. You can also add additional milk if you want more moisture.
Nutrition Information
Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 1 bowl
Per serving: Calories: 452; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 309mg; Carbohydrate: 94g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 14g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 581mg; Iron: 27%; Vitamin A: 5%; Vitamin C: 0%; Calcium: 28%
