High-Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

High-Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

by Maya Horton 2 years ago
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20 minutes
313.2 kcal
47.9 g carbs
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Description

This is my new favorite breakfast and snack, easy to prepare when I need to stop those sweet cravings and have a good source of protein. Great breakfast for my husband who has gout.

Ingredients
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup multi-colored quinoa
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium cottage cheese
  • ½ banana, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh blueberries
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Directions
  1. 1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool briefly.
  2. 2. Combine 1/2 cup quinoa and cottage cheese in a bowl. Accessorize with banana, blueberries, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Mix up and serve.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 1 serving
calories: 313.2 kcal
carbohydrates: 47.9 g
protein: 21.1 g
saturated fat: 1.2 g
cholesterol: 4.5 mg
sodium: 21.6 mg
fiber: 6.3 g
sugar: 11.8 g