Funfetti Breakfast Quinoa
A light, protein-packed breakfast quinoa flavored with vanilla and topped with a creamy protein 'frosting' and sprinkles.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk plus additional for serving
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 4 tablespoons zero-calorie sweetener of choice, divided
- 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder
- 3-4 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk for mixing with protein powder
- sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Stir in 1 cup uncooked quinoa and 2 tablespoons of the zero-calorie sweetener. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons sweetener. Divide the cooked quinoa evenly among four bowls.
- In a small bowl, whisk 1/2 cup vanilla protein powder with 3 to 4 tablespoons unsweetened vanilla almond milk until a thick, frosting-like consistency is reached; adjust milk amount as needed.
- Dollop the protein 'frosting' onto each bowl of quinoa, sprinkle with sprinkles, and add a splash of almond milk to each serving if desired.
Equipment
- medium saucepan with lid
- Measuring cups and spoons
- small bowl
- spoon or spatula
- four serving bowls
Notes
- Adjust sweetener to taste depending on protein powder sweetness.
- Use 3–4 tablespoons almond milk to reach desired frosting thickness.
- Cook quinoa until most liquid is absorbed, not fully dry.
- Divide evenly between four bowls for consistent servings.