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Nourishing Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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A quick, easy, and healthy quinoa breakfast bowl combining toasted quinoa, almond milk, fresh fruits, nuts, and natural sweetness for a nourishing start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked white or tri-color quinoa
  • 2 cups (475ml) water
  • 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk or any plant-based milk
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (75g) fresh berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries)
  • 1 small banana, sliced
  • 1/4 cup (30g) mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseeds or hemp seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold running water for about 30 seconds using a fine mesh sieve to remove bitterness. Drain well.
  2. Toast the rinsed quinoa in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until nutty aroma develops.
  3. Add 2 cups (475ml) water to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  4. Remove from heat, fluff quinoa with a fork, and let it sit covered for 5 minutes to finish steaming.
  5. Stir in 1 cup (240ml) almond milk, 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until creamy. Optionally, blend with an immersion blender for 30 seconds for extra smoothness.
  6. Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and/or flaxseeds if using, and let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  7. Prepare toppings by slicing banana, rinsing berries, and chopping nuts. Have Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative ready if desired.
  8. Assemble the bowl by spooning quinoa mixture into serving bowls, arranging banana slices and berries on top, then sprinkling nuts and seeds. Add a dollop of yogurt if desired.
  9. Drizzle extra honey or maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon on top if you want it sweeter.

Notes

Rinse quinoa well to remove bitterness. Toast quinoa before cooking to enhance flavor. Use a 2:1 water to quinoa ratio for fluffy texture. Keep lid on while cooking to trap steam. Let quinoa rest covered for 5 minutes after cooking. For creamier texture, blend part of quinoa with almond milk or add yogurt. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 3 days; add fresh toppings before serving. Reheat gently with splash of almond milk.

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