If quinoa is a part of your dinner menu, plan to double the amount of quinoa and use what remains for this warm breakfast cereal. Healthy fat and protein from the nuts and fiber from the apple and chia seeds are a hearty way to start the day!
Quinoa Cereal Bowl
Ingredients
Quinoa Cereal Bowl:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup craisins
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or pepitas
- 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1 crisp apple, chopped
- 1 banana, chopped
- 2 Tbsp coconut butter (also known as coconut manna. Can sub coconut oil)
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Milk (for topping cereal bowl, if desired)
Directions
In a medium sauce pot, bring 2 cups of water to boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to medium. Cook quinoa until tails are visible, approximately 15 minutes. While the quinoa is still warm, add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly until coconut butter (or oil) is melted. Top individual servings with milk if desired. Enjoy!
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