Blueberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa Smoothie Bowl
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Blueberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa Smoothie Bowl
Description
This recipe cooks quinoa in vanilla almond milk until tender and fluffy, then lets it cool to room temperature. Separately, frozen blueberries are blended with almond milk to create a smooth, creamy base akin to a smoothie. A honey and additional almond milk glaze is whisked to a pourable consistency.
To assemble, the blueberry smoothie is divided into bowls and topped with the cooked quinoa, which adds a mild nuttiness and soft bite. The honey glaze is drizzled on top for sweetness and moisture, finished with toasted sliced almonds for texture contrast and a rich almond flavor.
Combined, this bowl blends fresh fruity sweetness with wholesome grains and nutty topping, suitable for a nutritious and visually appealing start to the day.
Ingredients
For the quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 cups almond milk vanilla
For the smoothie:
- 2 cups almond milk vanilla
- 4 cups blueberries frozen
For topping:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon almond milk vanilla
- 1/2 cup almonds toasted, sliced
Instructions
- Combine the quinoa and almond milk in a large pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to low heat and cover. Cook until the almond milk is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let the quinoa stand until it comes to room temperature.
- Place the 2 cups of almond milk into a blender. Add in the blueberries and blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a small bowl, whisk the honey and remaining almond milk until smooth and well combined. It should be the consistency of a glaze.
- Divide the blueberry smoothie between bowls and top with the quinoa.
- Drizzle each bowl with the honey glaze, top with toasted almonds and DEVOUR.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 336mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 449mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 367mg | 37% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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