Protein-Packed Quinoa Morning Bowl
This hearty quinoa breakfast bowl combines fluffy multicolored quinoa and creamy reduced-sodium cottage cheese with naturally sweet banana and fresh blueberries. Chia seeds add a subtle nutty note, while a pinch of cinnamon brings gentle warmth, making it a filling, protein-rich choice for breakfast or a satisfying snack.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves1
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Protein-Packed Quinoa Morning Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 42
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 54
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool briefly.
- 2
Combine quinoa and cottage cheese in a bowl. Top with banana, blueberries, chia seeds, and cinnamon. Mix and serve.
- 3
Let it cool briefly.
- 4
Combine 1/2 cup quinoa and cottage cheese in a bowl.
- 5
Top with banana, blueberries, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
- 6
Stir to mix and serve.
- Calories 386.66 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 22.53 g Good Source 45%
- Carbohydrate 57.73 g 21%
- Total Fat 9.01 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.47 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 21.92 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 430.78 mg Moderate 19%
- Dietary Fiber 10.92 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 20.4 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 112.49 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 7.23 mg Good Source 40%
- Potassium 303.14 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 1.52 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 8.61 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Protein Packed Quinoa Morning Bowl is made with 9 ingredients and serves 1. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Banana, Blueberry, Chia Seeds, and Cottage Cheese. Each serving provides about 386.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Protein-Packed Quinoa Morning Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Banana, Blueberry, Chia Seeds, Cottage Cheese, Frozen Blueberries. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Protein-Packed Quinoa Morning Bowl?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 386.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Protein-Packed Quinoa Morning Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Protein-Packed Quinoa Morning Bowl healthy?
- Protein-Packed Quinoa Morning Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 386.66 calories and 22.53 g of protein, or 45% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 430.78 mg (19% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.47 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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