Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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Start your day on the right foot with this Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with lots of amazing nutrients and an almond butter drizzle. 

High-Protein Breakfast

The best way to start your day is with protein and vitamins. The quinoa, fruit, and almonds all give you everything you need. In fact, this will jump-start your metabolism and make you feel full for longer.

It will power you through your morning so you don’t get that mid-morning slump. Try this for your next breakfast and you’ll never turn back to pastries again. 

What is Quinoa?

When I told my mom about this dish, her first question was, what is quinoa? So, I figured, I would start there and work my way into the recipe. After researching it, I realized I was wrong about quinoa. I thought it was a grain, but apparently, it is a seed. All I knew is that it was super good for you and I didn’t dive further than that.

Quinoa has more protein than any other seed and it is a great source of calcium, B vitamins, and iron. Also, it is super easy to digest and gluten-free.

 

Breakfast Bowl Ingredients

To make this breakfast bowl, you can use the same ingredients I did or mix it up. Use your favorite fruits, they all taste amazing in this bowl. 

  • Quinoa
  • Water
  • Almond Milk
  • Almond Butter
  • Almonds
  • Blueberries
  • Bananas
  • Agave Syrup

 

Quinoa Almond Fruit Bowl Recipe that is made with Success Tri-Color 100% Quinoa boil in a bag with sliced banana, blueberries, almonds, almond butter and agave perfect for breakfast.

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

I decided to bring quinoa into my morning routine and replace my smoothie bowl with a quinoa almond fruit bowl a few days per week. This quinoa bowl is packed with yummy fruits and nutty awesomeness.

To make this a quick and easy process in the morning, I use Success® Tri-Color 100% Quinoa. It is super easy and allows you to skip the measurements and mess. Success is in the bag® cooks in only 10 minutes and is packaged in pre-portioned, BPA free boil-in-bags, so there’s no measure and no mess. It’s a fantastic shortcut! It is light and fluffy with a nutty flavor, plus it’s a good source of fiber.

 

Is Agave Syrup Good for You? 

Agave syrup is a very popular sweetener in the health world. Lots of people use it because it has a low glycemic index. That means it has a different effect on your blood sugar than cane sugar or high fructose corn syrup. 

But if you are watching your carbs and sugar intake, be careful with agave. It is still high in sugar. Unlike Stevia, it is not calorie-free. 

Almond Substitute

If you are allergic to almonds are want a substitute for any other reason, that’s easy to do. You can use any other nut butter to replace the almond. In fact, you can use cashew milk, cashew butter, and cashews to replace all the almonds. 

Here are some more ideas to replace the almonds in my recipe: 

  • Peanuts and peanut butter
  • Use oatmilk instead of almond milk
  • Sunbutter and sunflower seeds

If you give this recipe a try, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and take a picture and tag it #golightlyfood on Instagram! Can’t wait to see what you come up!

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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Start your day on the right foot with this Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with lots of amazing nutrients and an almond butter drizzle. 
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword Quinoa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 533kcal
Author April Golightly

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Quinoa
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 1 Cup Almond Milk
  • 4 tbsp Almond Butter
  • 2 tbsp Agave
  • ¼ Cup Almonds Unsalted
  • 1 Banana sliced
  • ½ Cup Blueberries

Instructions

  • Start by boiling the Success® Tri-Color 100% Quinoa in a bag with water and almond milk following the directions on the Success box.
  • While quinoa is boiling, mix together 2 tbsp almond butter and 1 tbsp agave.
  • Remove the quinoa bag with a fork.
  • In a medium sized bowl, mix together the quinoa with 2 tbsp almond butter and 1 tbsp agave.
  • Serve each bowl of quinoa with ½ cup quinoa mixture, ½ cup of blueberries, ¼ cup of almonds, and 1 banana sliced into rounds.
  • Pour the almond butter and agave mixture over each quinoa bowl.
  • Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 186mg8%
Potassium 724mg21%
Carbohydrates 58g19%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 27g30%
Protein 15g30%
Calcium 330mg33%
Vitamin C 8.7mg11%
Vitamin A 40IU1%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  3. I really enjoyed the idea of a quinoa breakfast bowl. It sounds like a healthy way to start the day. I usually stick to oats but I’m curious to give quinoa a try. Do you have any specific toppings that you recommend to make it even better?

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  5. 4 stars
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    One of the things I like most about this recipe is that it proves a healthy breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. Quinoa is incredibly filling, and pairing it with fresh fruit and healthy fats makes it a great option for busy mornings. I still enjoy grabbing breakfast on the go occasionally, so I sometimes compare homemade meals with popular restaurant choices using the to see what’s available. Recipes like this are a great reminder that making breakfast at home can be both nutritious and delicious. Thanks for sharing!

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  11. Starting the day with a protein-packed bowl like this is a total game-changer for staying full until lunch. I love the idea of using tri-color quinoa for that extra nutty flavor, especially when paired with a creamy almond butter drizzle and fresh blueberries. While I usually aim for a healthy start, sometimes on a lazy weekend morning, my cravings take over and I find myself looking up kfc menu prices to see if a Zinger porridge or a breakfast meal is within the budget. This quinoa bowl is definitely a much more vibrant and energizing way to kick off the morning though!!

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