Breakfast Quinoa
This Breakfast Quinoa is packed with fiber and protein so it’s a great way to kick-start your day, especially with some fruit and non-dairy milk. You can make the quinoa ahead of time and then heat it up or eat it cold, whichever you prefer.
Quinoa has been a staple in the native South American diet for 3 to 4 thousand years. The Inca’s believed it was a sacred food that they called the “mother of all grains.” [source]
There are several kinds of quinoa so try them all to see what you like best. Each one has a little bit different flavor but they all cook up the same way.
If you like this recipe, you might also like our Vegan Overnight Oats.
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- 1 cup quinoa dry
- 8 tsp maple syrup or agave to sweeten
- 1 tsp cinnamon or to taste
- 1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 cup strawberries chopped
- 1 cup bananas sliced
- 4 tbsp pecans chopped, or other nuts
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
- Add quinoa to a breakfast bowl with non-dairy milk, maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir to mix.
- Add strawberries, bananas, pecans or other fruit and nuts to the top and enjoy.
Serving size is about 3/4 cup cooked of quinoa plus your fruit.
You can also add a tbsp of peanut butter to thicken it up and add additional protein. Or try sprinkling some coconut flakes on top.
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