Best 3 High Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl Recipes

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HIGH-PROTEIN QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL



High-Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl image

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

LOADED QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWL



Loaded Quinoa Breakfast Bowl image

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

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.

HIGH-PROTEIN BAKED QUINOA BITES RECIPE BY TASTY



High-Protein Baked Quinoa Bites Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, kale, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomato, large eggs, quinoa, oat flour, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, kosher salt, freshly grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Isabel Castillo

Categories     Lunch

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 cups kale, tuscan
4 cloves garlic
olive oil, to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
⅓ cup sun-dried tomato, in oil
4 large eggs
4 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled
1 cup oat flour
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon kosher salt
¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Finely chop the Tuscan kale. Mince the garlic.
  • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat. Sauté the minced garlic and red pepper flakes for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the kale and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and add to the kale mixture.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add the quinoa, oat flour, kale mixture, oregano, basil, parsley, salt, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
  • Shape the quinoa mixture into 20 small patties. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, until the patties are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve as desired. The bites will keep in the fridge for up to 6 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812 calories, Carbohydrate 118 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 16 grams, Protein 36 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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