Best Tropical Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipes

TROPICAL BREAKFAST QUINOA

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A bowl of protein-rich quinoa is a great way to start the day. Adding succulent tropical fruits will give your morning a little taste of paradise.

Provided by Becky Rosenthal

Categories Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 eggs
1 cup reserved pineapple liquid
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup chopped almonds
Additional unsweetened shredded coconut for garnish

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 8x8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup liquid. Set pineapple aside.
In small bowl, stir together quinoa and coconut. Pour into pan, shaking pan to make even layer. In same bowl, beat eggs with whisk. Beat in pineapple liquid, milk and honey until well combined.
Scatter pineapple chunks, raspberries and almonds evenly over quinoa mixture. Pour egg mixture evenly over top. Using back of spoon, lightly press down fruit to submerge everything into the liquid. Sprinkle additional coconut over top.
Bake 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

LOADED QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL

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After I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2001, I embarked on a journey to improve my diet and live a healthier lifestyle. I began developing recipes that were not only deliciously satisfying but also anti-inflammatory and highly nutritious. -Chantale Michaud, Guelph, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup water, divided
1/4 cup tri-colored quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons dried goji berries or dried cranberries
1 small banana
1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon slivered almonds
1 tablespoon fresh pumpkin seeds
Additional unsweetened almond milk and maple syrup, optional

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Meanwhile, soak berries in remaining water for 10 minutes; drain. Halve banana crosswise. Slice 1 banana half; mash the other., Remove quinoa from heat; fluff with a fork. Mix in mashed banana, almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon and vanilla. Transfer to an individual bowl; add blueberries, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, banana slices and goji berries. If desired, serve with additional almond milk and maple syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 85mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL

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Quinoa has been around for a while, but I'm just now jumping on the quinoa breakfast bowl bandwagon. I've made it several times as a savory side or salad, but never as a warm breakfast cereal. I finally gave it a try last weekend and loved it! -Erica Schmidt, Kansas City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 cups 2% or coconut milk
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
Optional: Ground cinnamon, vanilla Greek yogurt, sugar substitute blend, honey, brown sugar, raisins, fresh blueberries, chopped apple, chia seeds and fresh mint leaves

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. If desired, stir in any combination of optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 59mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges