Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 1 cup water (or milk for a creamier texture)
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- Your favorite toppings: fresh fruits (berries, bananas, sliced apples), nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans), seeds (chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds), shredded coconut, yogurt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water (or milk). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the cooked quinoa from heat and stir in the cinnamon and maple syrup (or honey). Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- While quinoa is cooking, prepare your favorite toppings by washing and slicing fruits, chopping nuts.
- Spoon the flavored quinoa into a bowl and arrange your toppings on top. Add yogurt or extra honey if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove any bitterness.
- Use milk for creamier texture.
- Cook larger batches for easy breakfasts throughout the week.
- Experiment with spices like cardamom or ginger for unique flavors.
- Toast nuts and seeds for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Diet: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg