Breakfast Quinoa Bowl with Apple
This wholesome breakfast quinoa bowl with apple is the perfect energizing morning routine. Top this easy, filling, and fruit-packed breakfast quinoa apple bowl with crunchy apples, creamy bananas, and chewy raisins, then sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 500kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 1 banana sliced
- 1 apple sliced
- ¼ cup of raisins
- 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- ½ cup of 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.
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Optional Add-Ins & Variations
- Seeds: Feel free to mix in a Tablespoon of heart-healthy seeds, like hemp, flax, or even chia.
- Nuts: For added texture, add almonds, pistachios, walnuts, or pecans.
- Nut or Seed Butter: Mix in a dollop of your favorite nut or seed (like almond, cashew, peanut, or sunflower seed) butter for a boost of flavor and energy.
- Fresh Fruit: Try other fresh fruits, depending on what's in season or even what you have frozen (and can defrost in the warm quinoa): mango, strawberry, blueberry, kiwi, peach, or even orange would taste delicious!
- Dried Fruit: Swap out the raisins (or add to them!) with dried cranberries, dried cherries, or even dates.
- Spices: Add in more warm spices, like ginger, nutmeg, cardamom, or pumpkin pie spice.
Nutrition
Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 949mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 102IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 151mg | Iron: 5mg
