Looking for a cozy, protein-packed way to start your day? This creamy quinoa breakfast bowl is one of my go-to recipes for weight loss and steady energy. It’s satisfying, balanced, and easy to meal prep — combining the fiber and nutrients of quinoa with the protein power of cottage cheese and a touch of sweetness from cranberries and coconut. Wondering if quinoa is good for weight loss? I have a whole video about that!
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 cup dry quinoa rinsed
- Pinch sea salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- Protein powder provides 32g total
- 2 tbsp unsweetened dried cranberries
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tbsp cacao nibs
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Bring water, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to a boil.
- Add quinoa and salt, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until tender.
- Blend milk and cottage cheese until smooth, then stir into quinoa. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat; once warm (not boiling), mix in protein powder.
- Divide into 4 bowls and top with cranberries, coconut, cacao nibs, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Cacao Coconut Cranberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
358
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.003
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
27
mg
9
%
Sodium
526
mg
23
%
Potassium
527
mg
15
%
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
30
g
60
%
Vitamin A
158
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
230
mg
23
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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