This Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl has all of the nutrients that your body needs to keep you full and focused to power through your busy morning plus 17 grams of plant-based protein.

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You may have only ever thought of quinoa as a savory ingredient, but this Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a great way to highlight the versatility and adaptability of this nutritious grain. This dish is as easy to make as oatmeal so you can enjoy this nutritious breakfast all week long!

Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Name: Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups quinoa (rinsed); 4 cups of unsweetened soy milk (or milk of choice); 1/4 cup raw almonds; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries; 1/2 cup fresh or frozen black berries; 2 tablespoons chia seeds; 2 tablespoons golden flax seeds

You may have heard the word quinoa before, pronounced keen-wah, but have been reluctant to try it. Have no fear! It is similar to rice, but with more nutritional value and a slightly nutty flavor. Quinoa is nutritionally superior to both brown rice and oatmeal as it contains more plant-based protein and more of certain vitamins and minerals which make it an excellent breakfast choice. It is also a naturally gluten-free whole grain.

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I love quinoa because it is delicious and SO versatile. The best part is that it can be used in dishes that are both hot or cold, sweet or savory. The most important thing to remember when making quinoa is to rinse your quinoa before you start to cook it!! Quinoa has a natural surface protectant known as saponin which produces a bitter, soapy taste (hence the name!). If you don’t rinse the quinoa first you won’t like the final result – and a say that from experience! Trust me on this one – just wash it!

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Quinoa is just as easy to prepare as rice. All you have to do is boil it in water or milk or any liquid you like! Quinoa is prepared in a 1:2 ratio with liquid – 1 cup of quinoa requires 2 cups of liquid. I love to make this recipe in a big batch on Sunday and keep it in the fridge so I have a healthy & easy breakfast all week long.

The Health Benefits of Quinoa

Quinoa is an excellent source of protein, and in fact is a rare non-meat complete protein source, meaning that quinoa contains all of the essential amino acids our bodies require!
Quinoa ranks low on the glycemic index, meaning that it won’t spike your blood sugar like refined rice or flour will.
Quinoa is an excellent source of dietary fiber which is necessary to keep you feeling full and satisfied after a meal. Foods rich in fiber have been shown to aid in weight loss, reduce blood sugar levels, and lower bad levels of cholesterol.
Quinoa contains iron, B-vitamins, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, & vitamin E
Quinoa is a strong source of antioxidants – particularly flavonoids such as Quercetin and Kaempferol which have been shown to have anti-cancer properties.
Quinoa is naturally gluten-free which means that it is not necessary to remove any part of the grain via unnatural processes or ingredients.

Quinoa can come in three main colors, white, red, or black quinoa. Technically this whole grain is a seed but has many of the health properties needed to be considered a grain.

This Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl has all of the nutrients that your body needs to keep you full and focused to power through your busy morning PLUS +17 grams of plant-based protein. This dish is as easy to make as oatmeal so you can enjoy a nutritious breakfast all week long.

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