Apple & Berry Quinoa Crisp Bowl
by Christine Pittman //
August 6, 2014 
All the flavors of a favorite summer dessert packed into a breakfast bowl for a healthy way to start your day. The quinoa and apple-berry topping can both be made the day ahead. Just store in separate containers and reheat before serving.
Nutrition Tip: Apples are a good source of several antioxidants, including quercetin, catechin, and chlorogenic acid. These plant compounds are responsible for many of the health benefits of apples.
Apple & Berry Quinoa Crisp Bowl
All the flavors of a favorite summer dessert packed into a breakfast bowl for a healthy way to start your day. The quinoa and apple-berry topping can both be made the day ahead. Just store in separate containers and reheat before serving.
Yield:
4 servings
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 Gala apple, chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup strawberry Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
- 1 graham cracker sheet, crumbled
Instructions
- Mix blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, apple, brown sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes, or until apples are soft.
- In separate bowl, combine yogurt and almond milk; mix until smooth.
- Divide quinoa between 4 bowls. Add berry mixture and yogurt mixture. Top with graham cracker
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4Amount Per Serving: Calories: 269Total Fat: 3.5gSodium: 70mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 6.5gProtein: 9g
Yum, this looks so good!