Description
A cozy and nutritious breakfast bowl made with quinoa, almond milk, and topped with fresh fruits and toasted nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 to 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt (a pinch)
- Ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger (to taste)
- Toasted sliced almonds
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Fresh peaches, sliced
- Raspberries
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove its natural coating.
- Place the rinsed quinoa into a small saucepan with almond milk, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt.
- Bring to a high simmer over medium heat.
- Cover the pan and reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and add more spices if desired.
- Scoop quinoa into bowls and top with toasted almonds, coconut flakes, sliced peaches, and raspberries.
- Enjoy warm, or add more almond milk and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
Notes
Toast the quinoa before cooking for added depth of flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg