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Starting your day with a nutritious breakfast is essential for maintaining energy levels, enhancing cognitive function, and setting the tone for healthy eating throughout the day. A well-balanced breakfast not only fuels your body after a long night of fasting but also plays a crucial role in stabilizing blood sugar levels and preventing mid-morning cravings. Among the myriad of breakfast options available, high-protein breakfast bowls have emerged as a popular choice for health-conscious individuals.

Easy High Protein Breakfast Bowls

Start your day with a delicious and nutritious high-protein breakfast bowl! This easy recipe combines Greek yogurt, cooked quinoa, and cottage cheese for a creamy base, topped with sliced banana, mixed berries, almond or peanut butter, and a sprinkle of chia seeds. Perfectly sweetened with honey or maple syrup and finished with your favorite nuts for a satisfying crunch. Whip it up in just 10 minutes for a healthy and energizing morning meal!
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Ingredients
  

1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or flavored)

1/2 cup cooked quinoa

1/4 cup cottage cheese

1/2 banana, sliced

1/4 cup mixed berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)

2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter

1 tablespoon chia seeds

1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

A handful of nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans) for topping

Instructions
 

Start by cooking quinoa as per package instructions and let it cool. You can prepare this ahead of time.

    In a bowl, layer the Greek yogurt at the bottom as the base of your breakfast bowl.

      Add a generous layer of cooked quinoa on top of the yogurt.

        Spoon the cottage cheese over the quinoa, spreading it evenly.

          Arrange sliced bananas and mixed berries on top of the cottage cheese, creating a colorful display.

            Drizzle almond butter (or peanut butter) over the fruits for added thickness and flavor.

              Sprinkle chia seeds over the bowl for a nutritional boost.

                If desired, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for sweetness and a sprinkle of cinnamon for warmth.

                  Top with a handful of your choice of nuts for an extra crunch and extra protein.

                    Prep Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 1