Breakfast Quinoa with Blackberries

Breakfast quinoa is a great start to the day! Fresh, healthy & tasty and paired with blackberries with mint, you can make ahead, and keep in the fridge ready for a busy morning!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Kylee Cooks

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 Tbs honey
  • 3 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 6 oz blackberries raspberries are great too - whatever is in season will work
  • 8 mint leaves (optional)

Instructions

  • Place the quinoa in a saucepan with 1 cup of water.
  • Bring to a boil, and simmer until quinoa is tender (liquid has been absorbed - about 15 mins)
  • Fluff with a fork, and set aside to cool completely, then chill in the refrigerator.
  • In a bowl, combine the yogurt and honey and divide between 4 bowls.
  • Top with the cooled quinoa, almonds, sunflower seeds and blackberries.
  • Add mint (if using), and mix to combine.
  • Devour.

Notes

Top Tips for Breakfast Quinoa

  • Cook your quinoa ahead, and have it in the fridge ready to make breakfast at a moment's notice.
  • Change this up with whatever is in season. Peach & basil combo is awesome, as well as different berries (raspberries, blueberries rock!).
  • Chia seeds are fun in this, too!

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 11.1mg | Calcium: 388mg | Iron: 2.2mg
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