Frosted Quinoa Bowl (Printable Version)
A chilled quinoa bowl layered with creamy yogurt, fresh fruits, nuts, and honey for a nutritious start.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa
02 - 2 cups water
03 - Pinch of salt
→ Dairy
04 - 1 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternative)
→ Fruits
05 - 1/2 cup blueberries
06 - 1/2 cup sliced strawberries
07 - 1/2 banana, sliced
08 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
→ Sweeteners & Toppings
09 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
10 - 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 2 tbsp chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
# How To Make:
01 - Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
02 - Remove from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Spread on a tray and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to achieve a frosted texture.
03 - Evenly distribute the chilled quinoa into two serving bowls.
04 - Spoon the Greek yogurt over the quinoa in each bowl, spreading evenly.
05 - Top with blueberries, sliced strawberries, banana, and pomegranate seeds, arranging them attractively.
06 - Lightly drizzle honey or maple syrup over the fruit and yogurt layers.
07 - Finish by sprinkling coconut flakes and chopped nuts on top of each bowl.
08 - Serve immediately chilled for best freshness and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes indulgent but keeps you genuinely full until lunch, no crash.
- The whole thing comes together in under 30 minutes if your quinoa is already cool.
- You can swap literally any fruit depending on what's in season or on sale.
02 -
- Chilling the quinoa for at least 30 minutes is not optional if you want that frosted, individual-grain texture—warm quinoa will clump and lose the whole vibe.
- Don't assemble your bowl more than 20 minutes before eating, or the yogurt will start to weep and the fruit will release water into everything.
03 -
- Cook quinoa in vegetable or coconut broth instead of water—it absorbs the flavor and tastes noticeably richer.
- Warm honey slightly before drizzling so it flows smoothly instead of sitting in globs on top of cold yogurt.