Strawberry Almond Quinoa Yogurt Bowl
A protein-packed morning bowl featuring Greek yogurt, complex carbs from quinoa, and fresh strawberries. Finished with sliced almonds for satisfying crunch and healthy fats.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Basic kitchen utensils
Time saver
Keep a container of batch-cooked plain quinoa in the fridge; it lasts up to 5 days and makes assembling this protein-packed breakfast virtually effortless.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2Cook or warm any pre-cooked grain before assembly
- 3Set out all ingredients before cooking
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: In your serving bowl
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In your serving bowl
In your serving bowl, scoop in the plain Greek yogurt. If you like, stir in a tiny splash of vanilla extract and a dusting of ground cinnamon for natural, sugar-free flavor.
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Layer the cooked quinoa over the yogurt…
Layer the cooked quinoa over the yogurt base. If your quinoa is cold from the fridge, you can warm it in the microwave for 15 seconds first to create a comforting temperature contrast.
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Top the bowl evenly with the sliced…
Top the bowl evenly with the sliced strawberries.
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Scatter the sliced almonds over the top…
Scatter the sliced almonds over the top for crunch and healthy fats, and enjoy immediately.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Keep a container of batch-cooked plain…
Keep a container of batch-cooked plain quinoa in the fridge; it lasts up to 5 days and makes assembling this protein-packed breakfast virtually effortless.
If you find yourself extra hungry
If you find yourself extra hungry, add a tablespoon of hemp hearts or chia seeds to increase the healthy fats and push the fiber even higher.
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