Acorn Squash Breakfast Bowl

Post 2 of my week of healthy Breakfast Bowls! Check out my Instagram @thekellydiet  for previous squash bowl recipes & ideas.

Now, I love all these bowls but this might be my favorite because the bowl is a baked acorn squash. In one spoonful you get warm oatmeal, cold yogurt & hot squash with hints of nut butter & fruit….. it’s amazing. Cauliflower rice oatmeal is also a component of this bowl, which is my current obsession.

Benefits of Acorn Squash:

1. Boosts your immune system
2. Reduces high blood pressure
3. High in antioxidants
4. High in fiber*

*High fiber foods support healthy digestion & the efficient absorption of nutrients from food.

This recipe is great because you can easily make it your own by filling the squash with your favorite breakfast foods & what you have on hand.

Acorn Squash Breakfast Bowl

• Servings: 2
• Time: 50 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Squash:

• One acorn squash

Cauliflower Rice Oatmeal:

• 1 c cauliflower rice
• 1/4 c oats
• 1/2 c unsweetened almond milk (or other plantbased milk of choice)
• 1 scoop plant based vanilla protein powder (i like orgain)
• 2 tsp pure maple syrup (optional) – could sweeten with half a ripe, mashed banana instead
• Dash of vanilla extract
• Cinnamon to taste

Add ins/Fillers*:

• Plain Greek or non-dairy Yogurt
• PB2
• Pomegranate seeds

Directions

Squash:

1. Preheat oven to 425F
2. Cut the acorn squash in half, de-seed & place cut side down on a prepared baking pan
3. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until soft throughout

Cauliflower Rice Oatmeal:

1. Add all cauliflower rice oatmeal ingredients to a small sauce pan.
2. Bring to medium heat.
3. Stir & simmer for about 12-15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Assemble:

1. Allow squash to cool slightly.
2. Fill bowl with cauliflower oatmeal & yogurt.
3. Top with pomegranate seeds & drizzle with prepared PB2. Enjoy!

*Other filler ideas: Scrambled tofu; high fiber, low sugar cereal; homemade granola; any nut or seed butter; other fruit; zoats; avocado; hummus

This bowl was filled with Peanut Butter Scrambled Tofu. It was sooo good! What will you fill your bowl with?