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Strawberries and Cream Breakfast Quinoa

A bowl of this strawberries and cream breakfast quinoa is packed with packed with protein and fiber to keep you satisfied all morning long! 
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 268kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • cup sliced strawberries
  • 3 Tbsp light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • sweetened with agave syrup or honey as desired

Instructions

  • Rinse and cook quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff with fork and set aside.
  • In a medium sauce pot, combine strawberries, brown sugar, and salt. Cook over medium heat until sugar starts to dissolve. Add cooked quinoa and fold to combine.
  • Add heavy cream and milk. Stir together and cook until liquid is warm. Remove from heat and distribute to serving bowls. Serve with sweetener of choice. If desired, add more milk for creamier texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 19mg, Sodium: 160mg, Potassium: 371mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 256IU, Vitamin C: 32mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 2mg