High-Protein Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 313 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• ½ banana, sliced
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon fresh blueberries
• ¼ cup multi-colored quinoa
• ½ cup reduced-sodium cottage cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Combine 1/2 cup quinoa and cottage cheese in a bowl. Accessorize with banana, blueberries, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Mix up and serve.