HIGH-PROTEIN QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL

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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.

Provided by Deborah's Delight

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals

Time 40m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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 : Calories 313.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 21.6 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

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