GentleFeast
Login
Back to recipes
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Berries and Nuts

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Berries and Nuts

This nutritious Mediterranean-inspired quinoa breakfast bowl is a perfect start to the day, combining the wholesome goodness of quinoa with the freshness of berries and the crunch of nuts. Drizzled with lemon-maple syrup and sprinkled with seeds, it's a delightful mix of flavors and textures.

20 min2 servingsmediterraneanbreakfast
vegetarian
lacto-vegetarian
ovo-vegetarian
pescetarian
mediterranean

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories1042
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51g65%
Saturated Fat 5g23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 187mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 127g46%
Dietary Fiber 20g72%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 32g64%
Vitamin D 0.96mcg5%
Calcium 402mg31%
Iron 8.3mg46%
Potassium 1336mg28%
Vitamin A 46mcg5%
Vitamin C 26mg29%
Vitamin B6 0.06mg4%
Vitamin B12 0.38mcg16%
Vitamin E 3.7mg25%
Vitamin K 0.56mcg
Magnesium 442mg105%
Zinc 6.8mg62%
Folate 6.8mcg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 0.5 cup blueberries
  • 0.5 cup strawberries
  • 0.25 cup almonds
  • 0.25 cup walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds
  • 1 cup almond milk

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil.
  3. 3Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
  4. 4While the quinoa is cooking, toast the almonds and walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and maple syrup.
  6. 6Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and divide between bowls.
  7. 7Top each bowl with blueberries, strawberries, toasted almonds, and walnuts.
  8. 8Drizzle the lemon-maple mixture over each bowl.
  9. 9Sprinkle with cinnamon, chia seeds, and flaxseeds.
  10. 10Serve immediately with a side of almond milk.
  11. 11Enjoy a hearty and healthful start to your day!

Your first recipes, tailored to you.

Tell Nora about your dietary needs and she'll start building your personalized recipe collection right away.

Take the 2-min quiz
Fresh colorful meal