Low Calorie High Protein Breakfast Quinoa

This Low Calorie High Protein Breakfast Quinoa is just 81 calories and has 17.2g of protein per serving!

Flavored with delicious coconut and vanilla protein powder, this hearty breakfast will keep you full for hours!

Special Tip: You can skip the protein powder if you like, it will remove 75 calories per serving if you choose to do so.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 10

Total Time 12

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 281 kcal

Ingredients

½ cup quinoa
1 cup water
2 tablespoons unsweetened flaked coconut
½ cup fresh blueberries
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder

Instructions

Rinse quinoa in cold water, drain and move to a small sauce pot. Add the water, and ½ of the coconut flakes.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. When all the liquid is almost all absorbed absorbed (about 10 minutes) adding the protein powder and mix well.
Scoop into bowls, and top with blueberries, walnuts, and the remaining coconut flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 17.2gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 1.9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 323mgFiber: 6.9gSugar: 4.5gCalcium: 42mgIron: 5mg

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