Creamy Coconut Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
449kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 14-oz can of full fat coconut milk, can sub with lighter coconut milk
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
Topping Ideas
- Frozen berries and chopped nuts
- Bananas, cinnamon and walnuts
- Pineapple and shredded coconut
- Cinnamon apples and pecans
- Hemp hearts for additional protein
- Chia seeds for more fiber
Method
- Add quinoa, brown sugar, coconut milk and protein powder to a pan over medium-low heat. Use a whisk to combine all ingredients until no clumps are left in the pan. Bring the mixture to a low boil, stirring occasionally, then reduce to simmer and cover for 15 minutes - stirring occasionally.
- Check for doneness- all of the liquid does not have to be evaporated because it will thicken up as it sits. It's better to have more liquid than for it to be too dry.
- Spoon about 1/4 of the quinoa mixture into a bowl. Top with desired toppings. I love to add frozen or microwaved berries and either chopped pecans of walnuts. A dollop of whipped cream, too!
- To meal prep: Store leftovers in small, airtight containers in the fridge. Adding the toppings is completely optional. When storing, I like to top with frozen berries instead of fresh because of the extra liquid for a quick, already prepared breakfast I can reheat in the microwave. If topping with banana, store the base plus some chopped walnuts separately and just bring a banana with you to work or slice when ready to eat. This prevents the banana from spoiling. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. **If the quinoa seems too dry, just add a little bit of water prior to reheating in the microwave. This quinoa breakfast bowl can be eaten cold or warm!
Notes
- Don't let the pan get too hot or it will burn, leaving quite the mess. If this happens, try using a non-stick pan next time.
- To Make It More Sweet: Add some vanilla extract, increase the brown sugar, or drizzle with honey.
- Adjust the Consistency: If it seems too dry, add additional water or milk and stir until desired consistency is reached.
- Higher Protein: Top with hemp hearts, add 3 scoops of protein powder (instead of 2) and/or top with Greek yogurt! Peanut butter (and bananas) is a great option, too.
- Higher Fiber: Add 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds.
- To Make It Lower in Calories: Use a lighter coconut milk or preferred milk.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 449 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 25.1g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 13.6g | 68% |
| Cholesterol 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium 108mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate 32.7g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 15% |
| Total Sugars 10.8g | |
| Protein 21.5g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 40mg | 3% |
| Iron 4mg | 25% |
| Potassium 302mg | 6% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet.2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition | |