Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This recipe was originally created by Heinen’s Wellness Consultant, Carla Iafelice.
I know what you’re thinking, quinoa for breakfast? It may sound strange, but don’t knock it until you try it.
Gluten free, high in fiber and full of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds, it’s an ingredient your body loves and, when paired with the right ingredients, your taste buds will crave! That’s why I’ve made it the base of this better-for-you breakfast bowl.
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Simmered on the stove until light and fluffy and flavored with cinnamon, vanilla and fresh toppings such as almonds, coconut flakes, fruit, maple syrup and butter, add this quinoa-based breakfast to your morning meal plan – your body will thank you!
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Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Cook time: 20min Prep time: 5min Total time: 25min
Servings: 2
Ingredients
For the Bowls
- ½ cup pre-rinsed quinoa, uncooked
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- A pinch of sea salt
- A piece of a vanilla bean (optional)
Toppings
- Toasted sliced almonds
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Apples
- Berries
- Raisins
- Maple syrup
- Butter
Instructions
- Place the quinoa in a small saucepan and add the almond milk, cinnamon sticks and a pinch of sea salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then decrease the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Cook until the quinoa has absorbed all of the almond milk, about 15 minutes. Taste and add additional spices to your liking.
- Remove the pot from the heat, cover and let the quinoa steam for 5 minutes. This step gives the quinoa time to pop open into light, fluffy curlicues.
- Scoop the quinoa into two bowls and top with toasted sliced almonds, toasted coconut flakes and fruit.
- Serve with butter, maple syrup and more almond milk on top, if desired.
Notes:
- Cooked quinoa can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days. Serve at room temperature or reheat.
- If the quinoa is dry, add a few more splashes of almond milk.
- Add any seasonal fruit you like. Currants, pomegranate seeds and goji berries are delicious options.