Description
Start your day with this vibrant breakfast grain bowl, packed with fresh fruits and wholesome grains for a nutritious and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 cups unsweetened almond milk (divided)
- 1 cup fresh fruit (e.g., berries, banana, mango)
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- ¼ cup nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water for about 30 seconds. In a medium pot, combine quinoa and 2 cups of almond milk; bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
- Stir in rolled oats and remaining almond milk if desired; cook over low heat until oats are tender, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in cinnamon and adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup.
- Spoon the warm mixture into bowls and top with fresh fruit, chia seeds, and nuts.
Notes
- For added creaminess, try incorporating yogurt or nut butter as toppings.
- Substitute grains like brown rice or barley based on preference.
- Use seasonal fruits for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg