Berry quinoa breakfast bowl

A delicious healthy recipe commissioned from Sleekgeek Success Story turned Coach,  Sylvia Frank (read more about her here).

Carefully designed to fit in with the Sleekgeek Food List,  Healthy Meal Template, and  Portion Control Guide.

DETAILS

Recommended for: Breakfast
Serves: 1 female

INGREDIENTS:

• PROTEIN:
  • Half a cup full fat Greek yoghurt

• VEGETABLES/FRUIT:
  • 1/4 cup  Blueberries
  • 1/4 cup Raspberries (or other berries or diced fruit of choice

• SMART CARBS
  • 2 Tbsp dry Quinoa

• HEALTHY FAT:
  • There is enough fat in Greek yoghurt

• HERBS, SPICES AND EXTRAS:
  • A few fresh basil leaves
  • Sprig of fresh mint
  • Half cup water

UTENSILS:

• Small pot
• Measuring spoons
• Chopping board
• Sharp knife

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Put your quinoa and a generous half cup of water in the small pot to bring to the boil.
• As soon as the pot boils, turn it down low and allow it to simmer for 10 minutes until you can see the little seeds have popped open.
• In the meantime wash and finely chop your basil and mint leaves.
• Have your berries ready, cutting up any bigger ones so that they are all even sized.
• Remove from the heat and cover with a lid. Allow it to stand for another 5 minutes to steam up light and fluffy.
• Remove the lid and ‘fluff’ with a fork.
• Let it cool for a few minutes.  
  

TO SERVE:

• Mix together the berries, the quinoa and the chopped herbs and spoon into a little bowl.
• Serve with the Greek yoghurt in a separate bowl.