Start your day with a wholesome and satisfying breakfast bowl made with whole grains and various toppings. You can prepare the grains ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. Then, each morning, you can customize your bowl with different fruits, nuts, seeds, spices, and sweeteners. Here are some ideas to inspire you:
Coconut Almond Chocolate Bowl
Sprinkle some coconut flakes, toasted almonds, and cacao nibs over your cooked grains. Cacao nibs are pure chocolate bits that have a rich and slightly bitter flavor. They are also a great source of antioxidants and energy. Pour some warm almond milk and a drizzle of honey over your bowl and enjoy this decadent treat.
Pumpkin Maple Pecan Bowl
Top your grains with some roasted pumpkin cubes, cinnamon, flax seeds, and pecans. Pumpkin is a seasonal vegetable that is high in fiber, vitamin A, and beta-carotene. Flax seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and lignans. Add some warm almond milk and maple syrup to your bowl for a cozy and comforting breakfast.
Indian Spiced Cauliflower Chickpea Tofu Bowl
Add some roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, and tofu to your grains. Season them with a simple dressing made with olive oil, lemon juice, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Cauliflower, chickpeas, and tofu are all good sources of plant-based protein and fiber. They also have a delicious nutty flavor that goes well with the curry dressing. Serve your bowl with some cilantro mint chutney for a burst of freshness.
Sunchoke Mushroom Barley Bowl
Mix some roasted sunchokes, mushrooms, parsnips, and kale with your cooked barley. Sunchokes are also known as Jerusalem artichokes and they have a sweet and earthy taste. Mushrooms are low in calories but high in flavor and umami. Parsnips are sweet root vegetables that add some crunch to your bowl. Kale is a superfood that is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Drizzle some zaatar tahini sauce over your bowl for a creamy and tangy finish.
Falafel Bowl
Make some baked falafels with chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, baking powder, and flour. You can make them ahead of time and freeze them for later use. Place some falafels over your grains and add some chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, and red onion. Falafels are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are also high in protein and fiber. Pour some everyday tahini sauce over your bowl for a nutty and lemony flavor.
Vegan Bahn Mi Bowl
Crisp up some tofu cubes in a skillet with some oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Cook some rice noodles according to the package directions. Pickle some carrots and radishes with some vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Slice some cucumber and cabbage thinly. Assemble your bowl with the tofu, noodles, pickles, cucumber, cabbage, and some fresh cilantro. Bahn mi is a Vietnamese sandwich that is full of flavor and texture. This vegan version is just as delicious and satisfying.
Smokey Cauliflower Chimichurri Bowl
Roast some cauliflower florets with some smoked paprika, cumin,
