Apple Cinnamon and Berry Coulis Quinoa Bowl
This delicious breakfast is a fresh take on the humble apple pie or apple crumble dessert. Not only is it packed with nutrients, but it’s also a great way to have pudding for breakfast, don’t you think?
Ingredients
¼ cup quinoa
1 ¼ cups almond milk
1 scoop plant protein
½ tsp cinnamon
½ apple, sliced
Cashew nuts, sliced
1 tbsp natural macadamia nut butter
For the coulis
1 cup frozen raspberries, slightly thawed
¼ cup water
½ cup sugar or suitable alternative
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Coulis (pronounced koo-LEE) is derived from French and is a term that refers to a thick sauce made from puréed and strained vegetables or fruits.
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa in 1 cup of almond milk in a saucepan. Bring to the boil, then reduce to low heat to simmer until quinoa is tender.
- Stir in cinnamon and plant protein, adding the additional ¼ cup almond milk to blend in the protein powder.
- Serve in a bowl. Garnish with sliced apple, a dollop of macadamia nut butter and coulis.
For the coulis
- Add all ingredients to saucepan and cook down for 8-10 minutes.
- Puree or strain the thickened sauce.
- Allow to cool and then pour over quinoa bowl.
