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Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Have quinoa for breakfast with this easy cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowl. It's vegan, gluten-free and the quinoa packs in a good amount of protein. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 170 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
  • 2 Tablespoons raisins
  • 1 Tablespoon peanut or almond butter
  • maple syrup + banana slices for topping optional

Instructions

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  1. Rinse quinoa: Rinse quinoa and drain.
  2. Cook quinoa: Place milk and rinsed quinoa into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  3. Combine ingredients: Add cinnamon and vanilla.
  4. Reduce heat: Reduce to a simmer and cook about 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Watch the pot carefully and stir often because it has a tendency to want to boil over.
  5. Add toppings and serve: When ready to eat, place a portion of the quinoa into a bowl, drizzle with maple syrup and top with chia seeds, raisins and nut butter.

Notes

  • sunflower seed butter
  • Milk: I prefer unsweetened almond milk, but coconut milk or oat milk would also be delicious. Regular cow's milk works too.
  • Chia seeds: Ground flaxseed works great too.
  • Raisins: I like the cinnamon raisin combo, but any dried fruit will work.
  • Nut butter: either almond or peanut butter is delicious, but if you can't do nuts sunflower seed butter works too

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/2 recipe without toppings Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Sodium 95mg (4%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/2 recipe without toppings
Calories 170kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Sodium 95mg 4%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.