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Quinoa Berry Smoothie Bowl

This delicious quinoa smoothie bowl with berries is a nutritious, gluten free breakfast recipe idea. If you prepare the quinoa ahead this recipe comes together in minutes!
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine dairy free, gluten free, vegan
Prep Time 3 minutes
Soaking, cooking and cooling the quinoa 4 hours 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 48 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 205kcal
Author Monika Dabrowski

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • ⅖ cup cooked quinoa
  • 1½ cups frozen berries any
  • ¾ cup almond/hazelnut milk/coconut water or to taste
  • prunes or dates pitted
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or to taste
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • To prepare the quinoa rinse then soak it for 4-8 hours (see *Notes) then add fresh water, cover and bring to the boil. Cook gently for 12-15 minutes until fluffy, strain (if needed) and set aside to cool completely.
  • Place all the ingredients in a blender and puree. Taste the smoothie, add more maple syrup or dried fruit if needed and puree again until velvety smooth.
    Spoon into bowls and enjoy! Makes 2 good size portions.

Notes

  • *I recommend rinsing then soaking the quinoa in 3 times the amount of water for 4-8 hours to ensure it's not bitter. Soak then rinse it again, add fresh water, cover and cook gently for 12-15 minutes until fluffy.
  • Quinoa is a great ingredient to prepare ahead. Cook it according to packet instructions and once cooled, refrigerate, covered, for up to 3 days.  That way you can make a fresh smoothie bowl every day!
  • I recommend using frozen rather than fresh berries (so you don't have to chill the smoothie before serving).
  • Tweak the ingredients to your taste.  For example if you decide to use more maple syrup add less dried fruit and vice versa.
  • Use a powerful blender to ensure the mixture is silky smooth, not grainy. 
  • Best served immediately. Enjoy on its own, with toasted nuts or seeds, fresh fruit, fruit compote, a little granola or muesli.
  • Storing: Refrigerate leftover smoothie mixture in a jar for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 128mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 282IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg