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berries with cooked quinoa and almonds in a bowl with a sprig of mint
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Breakfast Protein Quinoa Bowl

This tasty, seasonal protein quinoa bowl recipe combines fresh summer berries, a creamy protein-packed cottage cheese whip, cooked quinoa, and slivered almonds. 
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 411kcal
Author Amee

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 8 oz 4% small curd cottage cheese can use lower fat, if desired
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • dash cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp slivered almonds
  • *optional: fresh mint for garnish

Instructions

  • Blend cottage cheese and protein powder in a blender or small food processor until smooth and creamy.
  • Layer ingredients into two bowls.
  • Drizzle with a little sugar free maple syrup and garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
  • This recipe makes 2 servings

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g