Description
A wholesome and nourishing Mediterranean-inspired breakfast bowl featuring warm, creamy quinoa sweetened with maple syrup and cinnamon, topped with fresh berries, toasted almonds, coconut flakes, roasted pepitas, and a dollop of nut butter. This recipe combines nutritious grains, healthy fats, and fresh fruit for a balanced and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Quinoa Base
- 2 cups cooked quinoa (not dry!)
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or oat milk for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- â…› teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Toppings
- Fresh berries (blueberries and raspberries recommended)
- Sliced almonds
- Coconut flakes
- Roasted salted pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
Instructions
- Heat the quinoa mixture: In a saucepan, combine the cooked quinoa, milk, ground cinnamon, and kosher salt. Heat over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the mixture is warm, creamy, and slightly thickened.
- Sweeten the quinoa: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the maple syrup until fully incorporated and evenly distributed throughout the quinoa mixture.
- Prepare toppings: While the quinoa warms, slice fresh berries as desired, toast the sliced almonds and coconut flakes lightly in a dry skillet until fragrant and golden, and measure out the roasted salted pepitas.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the warm quinoa mixture into serving bowls. Top generously with the sliced berries, toasted almonds, coconut flakes, roasted pepitas, and a dollop of your preferred nut butter. Serve immediately for a comforting and nutritious breakfast.
Notes
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk like almond, soy, or coconut milk for a vegan option.
- Adjust the sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of maple syrup to your preference.
- To toast nuts and coconut flakes, use a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Fresh berries can vary with season—strawberries or blackberries also work well.
- This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for meal prepping breakfast bowls.
