Athlete Breakfast Quinoa
January 2, 2024
Fueling your body for peak performance starts with a nutritious breakfast, and this Athlete’s Breakfast Quinoa is the perfect way to kickstart your day. As a Sports Dietitian, I understand the importance of providing your body with the right nutrients to support your active lifestyle. This recipe combines quinoa, almond milk, and a variety of wholesome ingredients to deliver a delicious and energizing morning meal. With a base of cooked quinoa infused with cinnamon and pure vanilla extract, this dish provides complex carbohydrates and plant-based protein to sustain your energy levels. Topped with a vibrant array of strawberries and blueberries, and enriched with almond butter, hemp seeds, and Greek yogurt, you’ll not only enjoy a delightful breakfast but also a nourishing one, helping you stay on top of your game throughout the day. Let’s dive in!
Athlete Breakfast Quinoa
This simple quinoa breakfast bowl makes a great alternative to oatmeal and way to use up leftover quinoa. Top with your choice of fruit and enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Quinoa Cooked
- .5 Cup Almond Milk Unsweetened, or milk of choice
- .5 tsp Cinnamon
- .5 tsp Vanilla Extract Pure
- .5 Cup Strawberries Or fruit of choice
- 1/4 Cup Blueberries Or fruit of choice
- 1 Tbsp Among Butter Or nut/seed butter of choice
- 1 Tbsp Hemp Seeds Shelled, or nut/seed of choice
- .5 Cup Greek Yogurt Plain, 2/% Milk Fat
Instructions
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Add the cooked quinoa and almond milk to a small sauce pan (plus the vanilla and cinnamon if using) and stir over medium heat until heated through. Stir in the vanilla and cinnamon, if using.
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Scoop into a bowl and top with the fruit, walnuts and nut/seed butter.
Written by: Eleanor Baker MS, RD, CSSD
Hello! My name is Eleanor and I am a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), founder of Elevated Nutrition and Wellness and the Sports Nutrition Consultant for UC Santa Barbara Athletics. Since 2016, I have helped athletes and active individuals fuel smarter, recover faster, and heal through simple and sustainable nutrition and lifestyle interventions. I combine my clinical expertise with a personalized, high-performance approach to help clients achieve lasting results so they can live happier and healthier lifestyles.
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