Loaded Breakfast Bowl
Start your morning with this Loaded Breakfast Bowl!
Equipment
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or steel-cut oats
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Protein Boosters
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1/4 cup mixed nuts almonds, walnuts
- 1 scoop protein powder optional
Fresh Toppings
- 1/2 cup mixed berries strawberries, blueberries
- 1/4 cup sliced banana
- 2 tablespoons coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Optional Add-Ins
- Cacao nibs
- Granola
- Dried fruits
- Seed mix
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Base
- Cook quinoa or oats according to package instructions for a fluffy, creamy texture. Enhance flavor by cooking in coconut milk or adding cinnamon.
2️⃣ Create the Creamy Layer
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt with chia seeds. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chia seeds to expand, creating a rich, creamy base.
3️⃣ Layer and Assemble
- Start with the yogurt-chia mixture as the first layer. Add the cooked quinoa or oats. Swirl almond butter across the surface for extra flavor.
4️⃣ Add Toppings
- Arrange berries, banana slices, nuts, and coconut flakes. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for a touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Gluten-Free? Use certified gluten-free oats.
- Vegan? Swap Greek yogurt for coconut yogurt.
- Nut-Free? Replace nuts with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Low-Carb? Use cauliflower rice as a base instead of quinoa/oats.
- Tropical Paradise: Mango, passion fruit, and toasted coconut.
- Chocolate Lover's: Cacao powder, dark chocolate chips, almond butter.
- Autumn Spice: Pumpkin puree, pecans, cinnamon, maple syrup.
- Green Machine: Spinach, green apple, matcha powder.
- Protein Powerhouse: Extra protein powder, hemp seeds, almond butter.
- Berry Bliss: Mixed berries, berry compote, lavender honey.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 20gFat: 20gFiber: 10g
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