Sweet Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Banana & Peanut Butter
A warm, protein-rich quinoa bowl topped with banana, creamy peanut butter and crunchy seeds — perfect for sustained morning energy.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
430 kcal
430 kcal
Protein
12 g
12 g
Carbs
55 g
55 g
Fat
18 g
18 g
Fiber
8 g
8 g
Sugar
18 g
18 g
Ingredients (1 serving)
- ½ cup cooked quinoa (about 90 g cooked)
- 1 small ripe banana, sliced
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (15 g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (60 ml) — or milk of choice
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp hemp seeds or crushed nuts (optional for crunch)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
- Zest of ½ lemon (optional — brightens flavors)
Instructions (detailed)
- Cook or warm quinoa: If you don’t have cooked quinoa, prepare ¼ cup uncooked quinoa (30 g) with ½ cup water (120 ml) — rinse quinoa first. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. For a faster option, use pre-cooked quinoa warmed in a microwave (about 45–60 seconds).
- Create the creamy base: In a small saucepan, combine the warm cooked quinoa with almond milk, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt. Warm over low heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring to combine. This helps the quinoa absorb the milk and become creamy.
- Sweeten and flavor: Stir in 1 tsp maple syrup (or honey) and lemon zest if using. Taste and adjust sweetness — banana will also add natural sweetness.
- Assemble the bowl: Pour the warm quinoa into a serving bowl. Arrange sliced banana across the top.
- Add peanut butter: Spoon 1 tbsp peanut butter in the center and gently swirl it through the warm quinoa with a spoon so it becomes slightly melty and creamy. If peanut butter is too thick, warm it for 8–10 seconds in the microwave to loosen.
- Finish with seeds and crunch: Sprinkle chia seeds and hemp seeds (or crushed nuts) over the bowl for extra fiber and texture. Add a light dusting of cinnamon on top.
- Serve & enjoy: Serve immediately while warm. For make-ahead, store quinoa separately and assemble fresh in the morning to keep banana and seeds crunchy.
