Hearty and nutty quinoa breakfast bowl
A tasty protein-packed bowl of breakfast goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups of milk I used almond
- Cinnamon to taste
- 1-2 tablespoons of nut butter I used almond
- OPTIONAL 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- Any and all toppings of your choice
Instructions
- Rinse one cup of uncooked quinoa in a finely meshed strainer with tap water.
- Combine the quinoa, milk and cinnamon in a sauce pan, uncovered on medium heat, and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, stir the concoction and cover it.
- (Add the optional chia seeds and stir again.)
- Cook for 15 minutes covered at a simmer.
- Remove the cover, stir and fluff the concoction, and let it sit for 5 minutes still on a simmer.
- Add the nut butter and swirl it around evenly.
- Serve one portion into a bowl and store the rest in the fridge.
- Add your additional favorite toppings and enjoy.
Notes
You can save the leftovers in the fridge for a couple of days and pull out just enough for about three or four breakfast bowls, depending on your portions. Top with your favorite fruits and fixings and enjoy warm or cold.