Fluffy quinoa with yogurt, berries, banana, nuts, and honey creates a nourishing breakfast bowl.
# Components:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water
→ Dairy & Alternatives
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt
→ Fruits
04 - 1/2 cup fresh berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries
05 - 1 small banana, sliced
→ Nuts & Seeds
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
→ Sweeteners
08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
→ Spices
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Optional
10 - Pinch of sea salt
# Directions:
01 - Boil 2 cups water in a medium saucepan, then stir in 1 cup rinsed quinoa and a pinch of sea salt if using. Reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat, let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff gently with a fork.
02 - Divide the cooked quinoa evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Top each portion with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup fresh berries, half of the sliced banana, 1 tablespoon chopped almonds, and 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds.
04 - Drizzle 1/2 to 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup over each bowl and evenly sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
05 - Enjoy immediately served warm or at room temperature.
