Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl
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5
Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl
Description
The Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl features quinoa cooked until tender with water, then fluffed to retain lightness. Fresh sliced bananas and apples add natural sweetness and freshness, while raisins contribute a chewy texture contrast. Brown sugar and cinnamon scattered on top provide warmth and a hint of spice. Adding plant-based milk just before serving helps moisten the dish and unify the flavors.
Cooking the quinoa separately before mixing with the fruit ensures a pleasant, non-mushy texture. The combination of fruits and grains offers a balance of creamy, crisp, and chewy elements, making it favorable for starting the day with varied textures and flavors.
This bowl works well as an individual breakfast, and preparing a larger batch to portion out saves time during hectic mornings. The option to mash an overripe banana into the quinoa in place of apple adds flexibility when apples aren’t available.
To take breakfast on the go, cook quinoa the night before and assemble in a jar with fresh toppings for convenience. This approach keeps the dish fresh while making it portable for busy schedules.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 apple sliced
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup plant-based milk
Instructions
- In a medium pot and over high heat, bring water to a boil. Stir in quinoa then reduce heat to low. Cover for 10 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork, then add to a bowl.
- Top with banana, apples and raisins. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top then pour plant-based milk on top.
Notes
- You can replace apples with an overripe banana mashed into the quinoa after fluffing if apples are unavailable.
- Cooking a large batch and dividing into portions is convenient for preparing several breakfasts at once.
- For an on-the-go option, prepare quinoa the night before and assemble the bowl in a glass jar with toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 500kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 102g | 34% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 106mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 949mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 102IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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