Lemon-Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Warm quinoa cooked with nonfat milk creates a comforting breakfast cereal with a lightly nutty flavor from flax seed. Sweet blueberries, maple syrup, and lemon zest balance one another with bright, tart-fruity notes, making this a nourishing alternative to oatmeal for a relaxed morning meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 86
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 61
- Digestive
- 48
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse quinoa with cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until water runs clear and is no longer frothy to remove bitterness.
- 2
Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa and salt into the milk; simmer over medium-low heat until most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in maple syrup and lemon zest, and gently fold in blueberries.
- 3
Divide the quinoa mixture between bowls; top each with flax seed.
- Calories 643.19 kcal High 32%
- Protein 23.41 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 120.26 g 44%
- Total Fat 7.36 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.88 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 138.35 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 10.88 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 47.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 321.37 mg Good Source 25%
- Iron 4.63 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 412.86 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 230.67 mcg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin C 22.63 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 2.44 mcg Moderate 12%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Lemon Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is made with 9 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Blueberry, Ground Flaxseed, Lemon, and Maple Syrup. Each serving provides about 643.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Blueberry, Ground Flaxseed, Lemon, Maple Syrup, Milk. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 643.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lemon-Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl healthy?
- Lemon-Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 643.19 calories and 23.41 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 138.35 mg (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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