Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (Printable Version)

Fluffy quinoa topped with yogurt, berries, banana, nuts and a drizzle of honey for a quick, protein-rich breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1/2 cup quinoa, uncooked
02 - 1 cup water

→ Dairy & Sweetener

03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup

→ Fruits & Toppings

05 - 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries, such as blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries
06 - 1 small banana, sliced
07 - 2 tablespoons chopped nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans
08 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
09 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut, optional

# Directions:

01 - Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer.
02 - Combine quinoa and water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
03 - Remove the saucepan from heat and fluff the quinoa gently with a fork. Allow to cool slightly for several minutes.
04 - Divide the cooked quinoa evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Spoon yogurt over the quinoa and drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
06 - Arrange sliced banana and assorted berries over each bowl, then sprinkle with chopped nuts, chia seeds, and shredded coconut as desired.
07 - Serve immediately and enjoy while fresh.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This bowl comes together faster than a pot of coffee and can be tailored to whatever fruit or toppings you have on hand.
  • The combination of warm, fluffy quinoa and cool yogurt feels like a mini luxury that fills you up and keeps you going all day.
02 -
  • If you skip rinsing the quinoa, it can taste unexpectedly bitter—always take the extra minute.
  • Waiting for the quinoa to cool just slightly before layering in yogurt keeps everything creamy instead of soupy.
03 -
  • Letting the quinoa cool for a few minutes after cooking prevents everything from turning watery.
  • Layer the bananas underneath the berries to keep them from browning too quickly if you’re assembling ahead.

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