If you are an oatmeal lover, try this recipe to mix up your grains. Variety is one key to getting all the nutrients we need. You can eat this breakfast quinoa as is, or pour milk or plant-based milk over it and eat as cereal. Try sprinkling some chopped nuts or seeds on top for extra crunch!
Ingredients
Quinoa
– ⅓ cup raw and rinsed, or 1 cup cooked
Cinnamon
– 1 teaspoon
Nutmeg
– 1 teaspoon
Berries
– 1 cup fresh or frozen and defrosted
Instructions
Step 1
Cook quinoa: combine ⅓ cup quinoa with ⅔ cups water in a small pot, and bring to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn down to a simmer, cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add cinnamon and nutmeg to the quinoa. Divide between 2 bowls for serving, and top with fruit. Serve hot or store in fridge and serve cold.
Notes
Optionally, top with dried coconut, chopped nuts, or chia seeds.
*Cooking quinoa: Add 2 parts water and 1 part quinoa (for example 2 cups water + 1 cup quinoa or 1 cup water + ½ cup quinoa) into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to a simmer, cooking until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy, about 15 minutes.