Dietitians Balanced Breakfast Bowl (Printable version)
Wholesome bowl with quinoa, protein, fruits and nuts for energized mornings
# What you need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup cooked quinoa or rolled oats
→ Dairy & Protein
02 - 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt, plain or unsweetened
03 - 2 large eggs
→ Fresh Fruits
04 - 1/2 cup fresh mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
05 - 1/2 banana, sliced
→ Healthy Fats & Seeds
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or almonds
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
→ Optional Enhancements
08 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
09 - Pinch of cinnamon
# How to make it:
01 - Cook quinoa or oats according to package directions. Distribute evenly between two serving bowls.
02 - Bring water to boil in a small saucepan. Gently add eggs and cook for 7 minutes for soft-boiled or 10 minutes for hard-boiled. Transfer to cold water bath, peel, and slice in half.
03 - Spoon Greek yogurt over each grain bowl, mounding it to one side for visual appeal.
04 - Arrange mixed berries and banana slices across the grain portion.
05 - Position egg halves alongside the yogurt.
06 - Sprinkle chopped nuts and chia seeds over the bowl. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired. Dust lightly with cinnamon.
07 - Serve immediately while eggs are warm. Combine components while eating.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Keeps you full for hours without the mid-morning energy crash
- Comes together in under 20 minutes with minimal cleanup
- Endless variations mean you never get bored
02 -
- Cold grains can make the whole bowl feel less satisfying so give them a quick warm-up first
- Timing the eggs perfectly makes all the difference between meh and amazing
03 -
- Toast your nuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding them
- Use the freshest eggs you can find for easier peeling