Breakfast Quinoa with Blackberries
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Breakfast Quinoa with Blackberries
Description
In this recipe, quinoa is simmered until tender and then chilled, providing a light, fluffy base with mild nuttiness. The quinoa is layered over plain yogurt sweetened with honey, creating a creamy and mildly sweet backdrop. Sliced almonds and sunflower seeds introduce crunch and a varied texture contrast, while blackberries add natural juiciness and tartness. The optional mint leaves contribute a subtle aromatic freshness.
This dish serves well as a nutritious breakfast or snack, combining protein-rich yogurt and quinoa with fruit and nuts. It can be prepared in advance to simplify mornings. The combination appeals to those seeking a textured but light start to the day with seasonal fruit flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 cups PLAIN yogurt
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds raw
- 6 ounces blackberry raspberries are great too - whatever is in season will work
- 8 mint optional, leaves
Instructions
- Place the quinoa in a saucepan with 1 cup of water.
- Bring to a boil, and simmer until quinoa is tender (liquid has been absorbed - about 15 mins)
- Fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator.
- In a bowl, combine the yogurt and honey and divide between 4 bowls.
- Top with the cooled quinoa, almonds, sunflower seeds and blackberries.
- Add mint (if using), and mix to combine.
- Devour.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 731mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 11.1mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 388mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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