Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oat Breakfast Bowl
This hearty vegan breakfast combines steel-cut oats and quinoa with almond and flaxseed meals for a wholesome cereal with a gentle nutty flavor. Cinnamon adds warm spice, making it a nourishing choice for an easy morning meal.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oat Breakfast Bowl, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 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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- 82
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa and oats. Simmer, stirring frequently, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Stir almond meal and flaxseed meal into the oat-quinoa mixture; pour into a glass container and top with cinnamon. Let cool for about 15 minutes. Refrigerate for storage.
- Calories 262.18 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 8.75 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 41.13 g 15%
- Total Fat 7.28 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.7 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 20.95 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 9.32 g Good Source 33%
- Total Sugars 8.12 g --
- Added Sugars 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 41.8 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.34 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 34.85 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Quinoa and Steel Cut Oat Breakfast Bowl is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almond Meal, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Flaxseed, and Quinoa. Each serving provides about 262.18 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oat Breakfast Bowl made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Meal, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Flaxseed, Quinoa, Steel-Cut Oats. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oat Breakfast 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 262.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oat Breakfast Bowl easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oat Breakfast Bowl healthy?
- Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oat Breakfast Bowl has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 262.18 calories and 8.75 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 7.44 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Gluten, 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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