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Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Protein Bowl

Apple Cinnamon and Quinoa Protein Bowls

  • Author: Erica Jones
  • Yield: 2 - 4 People 1x

Description

This will serve 4 for a breakfast, but if you are very hungry (like after a workout) it will likely be enough for 2.

Tip: If it’s your first time cooking quinoa and you run out of water in the pan before the quinoa is ready, you can add some more to finish cooking.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 tbsp. organic grass-fed butter (divided)
  • 2 tsp. maple syrup
  • Sea salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 3 tbsp. coconut oil (divided)
  • 4 strips organic turkey or grass-fed beef bacon (optional)
  • 2 apples (seeded and chopped)
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 avocado (seeded and chopped)

Instructions

  1. Add the water and quinoa to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 15 minutes. The liquid will be absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking you can go ahead and start the bacon. Heat up a pan, add a tbsp. Of coconut oil and cook the bacon until done. Chop and set aside.
  3. Once the quinoa is finished cooking, add 1 tbsp. Of butter, the maple syrup and a pinch of sea salt and toss to combine.
  4. In the same pan you cooked the bacon, add another tablespoon of coconut oil and heat over medium. Add the apples and sprinkle with cinnamon. Toss the apples in the pan to coat with the cinnamon and coconut oil.
  5. Continue cooking the apples for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a tablespoon of butter, stir the apples and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to low and cook the apples until they are soft and tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  6. Heat the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add the eggs and cook to your preference, seasoning with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Bring it all together. Divide the quinoa, bacon, eggs and avocado amongst the bowls. Toss to combine and sprinkle with a little sea salt and pepper, if desired.

Notes

Mornings can be a busy time in most households. To simplify this recipe for an easy breakfast, make the quinoa and apples the night before. That way in the morning you only have the bacon and eggs to make fresh. Then you can eat and you’re out the door!

Find it online: https://elevays.com/apple-cinnamon-and-quinoa-protein-bowls/