Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Two white bowls filled with the breakfast quinoa bowl recipe. Topped with strawberries and cacao nibs.

Quinoa breakfast bowl is so easy to make and packed with flavor! This healthy breakfast is a great way to change up your usual routine of oats or eggs! Super versatile, use your favorite toppings and mix ins to change the flavors!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword breakfast bowl, healthy breakfast, quinoa breakfast

Prep Time 7

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 263kcal

Author Samantha Rowland

Ingredients

1/3 cup cooked quinoa
2 tbsp. applesauce
1 tsp. chia seeds
1 serving vegan protein powder see below for other options
1 tbsp cacao powder optional
2/3 cup dairy free milk
1 tsp. nut butter (coconut butter, almond butter, peanut butter, sunbutter)
toppings of choice

Instructions

In a bowl or mason jar, add quinoa, applesauce, chia seeds, protein powder, cacao powder (optional), and milk. Mix until combined.
Let sit 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to absorb some liquid. Mix in the nut butter butter (stirring quickly).
Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy cold.

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Notes

If you are not using vegan protein powder or any protein powder:

Combine all the ingredients except the milk and the nut butter.
Add the milk slowly until you get the consistency you desire.
Let sit 5 minutes to allow the chia seeds to to their thing, and then add more milk if needed. Then add the nut butter and toppings.

Storing leftovers

Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 24 hours in a well sealed container.

Freezer: Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge then enjoy cold. Wait to add toppings until freezing. If possible wait to add protein powder until defrosted.

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