Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Chia Breakfast Bowl {Healthy, High Fiber}
This apple cinnamon quinoa chia breakfast bowl is a high fiber, nutritious way to start the day - providing warm, comforting flavors and topped with a creamy Greek yogurt maple syrup mixture. Give it a try if you're sick of oatmeal!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 425kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked (or 2.5 cups cooked)
- 2 cups Almond milk, or preferred milk
- 1 1/2 medium apples, diced
- 4 tablespoons chia seeds
- 3/4 cup Chobani vanilla non-fat Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon, or to taste
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
- Rinse the quinoa well to prevent it from having a bitter taste. Use a fine mesh strainer for best results, until the water runs clear.Cut the apples into cubes or bite-sized pieces.
Throw It All in a Pot
- Add quinoa, milk, chopped apples, vanilla extract and chia seeds to a pot over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn down to low or simmer and place a lid on it. Set a timer for about 15 minutes.
Combine the Greek Yogurt and Maple Syrup
- Combine Greek yogurt and maple syrup in a bowl, and mix together.
Assemble the Bowls
- Once the quinoa has cooked through (about 15-20 minutes) and the apples are fork tender - it's done!Portion out into 4 bowls, top with cinnamon to taste, sliced almonds and Greek yogurt/maple syrup mixture. Add additional drizzle of maple syrup or brown sugar for more sweetness. For lower carb content, measure out 1/2 cup of quinoa per bowl.
Notes
- Store the Greek yogurt and maple syrup topping separately if prepping this recipe in advance. Microwaving the yogurt will kill the probiotics, but for ease and convenience you could top each one with it.
- Top with whipped cream for a deliciously healthy snack or breakfast!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 425 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 12.8g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 110mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 69.1g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.3g | 37% |
| Total Sugars 30.9g | |
| Protein 15.1g | |
| Vitamin D 1mcg | 3% |
| Calcium 340mg | 26% |
| Iron 7mg | 41% |
| Potassium 581mg | 12% |
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal