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    Published: Jan 26, 2017 Β· Modified: Oct 10, 2021 by Amanda Powell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

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    This wholesome quinoa breakfast bowl was inspired by the flavors of a Persian love cake. It has notes of rose, honey, and almond, then topped with pistachios and pomegranate. You will want to have this tasty meal every day.Β 

    This recipe and post was sponsored by one of my all-time favorite brands, Bob's Red Mill.. Thank you for supporting the blog and the brands I <3.Β 

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    Quinoa breakfast bowl

    I remember the first time I heard about quinoa years back when it first started becoming popular. A friend was talking about the healthy benefits during a Mother's Day barbecue and how she heard it heard it was a whole grain superfoodΒ and a complete protein. At the time, it was still hard to find and she found a 2lb bag of quinoa and bought it for me to try. I was hooked on the nutty flavor and the fun texture. What's more is that my daughter who was about 2 years old at the time loved it as much as I did. It was a win across the board.

    Quinoa is a staple in my house now that Bob's Red Mill sells quinoa at all my local stores.

    Persian love cake flavored quinoa breakfast bowl

    Bob's sells two kinds of quinoa: white and tricolor. You can use both to make aΒ wholesome quinoa breakfast bowl, but I prefer the look of the white quinoa. You can find where they sell Bob's quinoa using their store locator - and get a coupon while you are at it!

    Let's take a moment to discuss quinoa breakfast bowls. First, who here knew they were a "thing"? I only discovered them this past November and it kind of blew my mind. I've been going crazy making quinoa breakfast bowl day after day for about two weeks straight. I tried so many flavors, but I can't get enough of this Persian love cake-inspired breakfast bowl. The spices and nuttiness of the bowl is just so warm and inviting.

    A deliciously healthy Persian love cake  quinoa breakfast bowl flavored with rosewater, pistachios, and pomegranate

    Quinoa breakfast bowls in general are so filling because it is a complete protein. And Bob's quinoa cooks up in 15 minutes, plus comes prewashed, so it is something that you can actually make on a weekday. I like to make mine and let it cook while I get ready. I only stop every 5 - 10 minutes to give it a quick stir

    Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

    Amanda Powell
    Easy quinoa breakfast bowl flavored like a Persian love cake
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    Prep Time 3 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 23 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Persian
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 196 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Β½ cup uncooked Bob's Red Mill quinoa
    • ΒΌ cup almond flour
    • 1 ΒΌ cup unsweetened almond milk
    • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
    • 1 Β½ - 2 tablespoons honey
    • Β½ teaspoon rosewater
    • Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Β½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ΒΌ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • Β½ teaspoon orange zest
    • pistachios crushed
    • pomegranate seeds

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan add the quinoa, almond flour, almond milk, salt, honey, rosewater, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, and orange zest. Stir well.
    • Heat on medium high and cook until the quinoa is plump, soft, and almost double in size. Divide into two bowls and top with pistachio and pomegranates. Serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 292mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword pistachios, pomegranate, quinoa
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    This post was sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. All thoughts and opinions are, of course, entirely my own!

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    1. Megan @ Meg is Well says

      February 02, 2017 at 11:42 am

      I made it this morning-the flavors are out of this world good! So hard to just have one serving.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        February 02, 2017 at 12:16 pm

        Isn't it almost like you are actually biting into a Persian love cake? I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!

        Reply
    2. Robin says

      January 29, 2017 at 7:50 am

      Can this be made ahead of time and reheated in the microwave?

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      • Amanda says

        January 29, 2017 at 10:47 am

        Hi Robin! I think you might be able to do that! I would just add a bit more almond milk to it when you reheat it to keep it from getting too dry. I think it also tastes good cold though πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Aysegul Sanford says

      January 27, 2017 at 9:19 am

      WOWWWW!! What a bowl.. Those pistachios on top and that gorgeous bowl are screaming my name.
      I love quinoa and make a slightly different version of this recipe often. Though next time I am putting pistachios on top. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        January 27, 2017 at 12:23 pm

        Thank you so much, my friend! The pistachios are so nice in the breakfast bowl!

        Reply
    4. Christine | Mid-Life Croissant says

      January 27, 2017 at 5:46 am

      How is it even that easy?!? So excited to try. Warm grainy breakfasts are my favorite and def been missing them on this Whole30. But it's almost over πŸ™‚

      Reply

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