Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix)
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1/4 cup nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp flax seeds
• 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the Quinoa:
   1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
   2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or milk to a boil.
   3. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
   4. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. Sweeten the Quinoa:
   1. Stir in the honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon.
3. Assemble the Breakfast Bowl:
   1. Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls.
   2. Top each bowl with fresh berries, sliced banana, chopped nuts, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
   3. If using, add a dollop of Greek yogurt to each bowl.
4. Serve:
   1. Serve the quinoa breakfast bowls immediately.

Shopping List

• Quinoa
• Water or milk (or dairy-free alternative)
• Honey or maple syrup
• Vanilla extract
• Ground cinnamon
• Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a mix)
• Banana
• Nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• Chia seeds
• Flax seeds
• Greek yogurt (optional)