Banana Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa
Add mashed banana and blueberries to make this quick and easy breakfast, using leftover plain quinoa or oatmeal!
Recipe Source: snap4ct.org
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
Directions
Step 1
Pour quinoa into a sauce pan with water. Bring to a boil and stir. Reduce heat and cover the pot. Let quinoa sit for 15-20 minutes to absorb the water and get fluffy.
Step 2
Peel and mash the banana with a fork in a small bowl or on a plate.
Step 3
When the quinoa is ready (no excess water in the pan, and visible “tails” on the quinoa), add mashed banana and blueberries.
Step 4
Stir, allowing blueberries to thaw.
Utensils Needed
- 2 Cereal bowls
- 2 Serving spoons
- Sauce pan
- Large spoon
- Small bowl or cutting board
- Fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Sharp knife
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: whole recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 290 |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | n/a |
| Sodium | 15 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 61 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 8 g |
| Total Sugars | n/a |
| Added Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | n/a |