Oatmeal is not the only grain that can be enjoyed for breakfast. Add some variation to your mornings with this protein-packed breakfast bowl. You can completely customize it to your taste with your choice of toppings such as berries, nuts, and yogurt.
Quinoa is actually a seed but when cooked it resembles a grain. There are many varieties that can all be enjoyed any time of the day. Quinoa is high in protein, folate, fiber, b-vitamins, magnesium, iron and zinc.
RECIPE PDF:
Number of Servings: 2 bowls
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa (any variety)
2 cups water (or milk - try soy milk)
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
Choice of toppings: try berries or other fruits, chopped nuts or nut butters, seeds (hemp seeds, chia seeds, etc), yogurt (try dairy free), granola, additional milk, sweetener, etc.
Tools You Will Need
Sauce pan
Instructions
1) Rinse and drain quinoa
2) Place the quinoa in a small saucepan and pour in water (or milk). Add in cinnamon and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer on low heat. Cooked for 15 minutes.
3) Meanwhile, prepare toppings if needed (such as cutting up fruit or chopping nuts).
4) After 15 minutes, remove the quinoa from heat.
5) Scoop the quinoa into two bowls and add choice of toppings. Can be enjoyed more dry or more like a porridge with extra milk added after cooking (you can pour additional milk after quinoa has cooked and heat it up for a couple of minutes to keep everything warm). Enjoy!
Notes
Can be made ahead of time for a quick grab and go breakfast.
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Nutrition Facts (1 bowl)
