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Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl combines nutty quinoa cooked in vanilla almond milk with warming cinnamon and a touch of vanilla extract. The addition of chia seeds, raisins, and nut butter provides a varied texture and subtle sweetness, while optional banana slices and maple syrup add extra natural sugar if desired. The dish offers a creamy, porridge-like consistency that makes it a comforting morning meal with balanced flavors and a wholesome character.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
170 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened vanilla
- 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- 2 Tablespoons raisins
- 1 Tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter
- maple syrup optional, slices for topping
- banana optional, slices for topping
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa: Rinse quinoa and drain.
- Cook quinoa: Place milk and rinsed quinoa into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Combine ingredients: Add cinnamon and vanilla.
- 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.
- 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.
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Notes
- Unsweetened almond milk is preferred, but coconut milk, oat milk, or regular milk can be used in its place.
- Ground flaxseed is a good substitute for chia seeds.
- Any dried fruit can replace raisins if preferred.
- Sunflower seed butter can be used instead of nut butter for nut-free options.
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
(24%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
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.