Caramelized Peach and Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This Caramelized Peach Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is packed with protein and makes a great summer breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: serves 2-3 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (any variety)
- 2 cup water
- 2 peaches (apples work, too!), diced
- 1/4 tsp. + 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup, divided
- splash fresh lemon juice
- assorted toppings: nut butters, chia seeds, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, coconut sugar, etc.
Instructions
- Add diced peach to a small pot with 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, lemon juice, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring frequently, until peaches are tender and have slightly caramelized. Remove from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add water and quinoa to the pot (without wiping it down). Add another 1/8 tsp. cinnamon, and cook according to package instructions. When finished, remove excess water, and stir in an additional Tbsp. maple syrup.
- To assemble: Add quinoa to a bowl. Top with caramelized peaches and any desired toppings. I chose almond butter, chia seeds, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, and a touch of coconut sugar.
Find it online: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/peach-quinoa-breakfast-bowl/
