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Warm breakfast quinoa bowl

Warm Breakfast Quinoa Bowl

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed well
  • 2 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
  • Toppings: fresh berries sliced bananas, chopped nuts, honey, nut butter, or coconut flakes

Method
 

  1. Combine quinoa, milk, water, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan.
  2. Boil over medium-high; reduce heat to low and cover.
  3. Simmer 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and most liquid absorbed; it should be creamy, not dry.
  4. Off heat, stand covered 5 minutes to thicken.
  5. Divide into bowls; add favorite toppings such as extra maple syrup and fresh blueberries.