Description
Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Quinoa is a warm, indulgent breakfast that seamlessly blends the nutty goodness of quinoa with the sweet flavors of cinnamon and maple syrup. Perfect for chilly mornings, this dish offers a hearty yet healthy start to your day. Topped with crunchy nuts and fresh fruit, it feels like dessert but is packed with nutrition. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s customizable to fit any taste!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
- Fresh fruit (sliced bananas or berries) for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and milk, bringing it to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until all liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Stir in cinnamon and maple syrup while warm.
- If using nuts, fold them in now for added crunch.
- Serve in bowls topped with fresh fruit and an extra drizzle of maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg