Amazing 5-Minute Pomegranate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
A warm and protein-rich breakfast bowl featuring the bright flavor of pomegranate seeds mixed with fluffy quinoa. This recipe offers a healthy and satisfying start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (for initial quinoa cooking, not included in active prep)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare your quinoa according to package directions if not already cooked. Let it cool slightly.
- In a small bowl, mix the ground cinnamon and maple syrup with the milk until combined.
- In a medium bowl, combine the warm or room temperature cooked quinoa and the cinnamon milk mixture. Stir gently until the quinoa absorbs the liquid.
- Fold in the pomegranate seeds and chopped walnuts.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful morning bowl.
Notes
- You can prepare the quinoa ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- For extra protein, stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder with the milk mixture.
- Use any milk you prefer for this recipe.
- If you like a warmer dish, gently heat the quinoa and milk mixture before adding the fruit and nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 50mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 55g
- Fiber: Approx. 8g
- Protein: Approx. 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg