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Breakfast quinoa jar

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast quinoa, quinoa almond milk, quinoa with fruit, warm quinoa breakfast
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Warm cinnamon-vanilla quinoa cooked in almond milk, then topped with banana, berries, seeds and a drizzle of honey.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa (pre-washed, or rinse well)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1 medium banana sliced
  • 6 strawberries sliced
  • 1/2 cup blueberries
  • 2 tsp hemp seeds pepitas or nuts
  • 1/4 cup warmed almond milk

Directions

  • Bring the almond milk to a simmer with the cinnamon and vanilla, stir in the quinoa, cover, and cook on low for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed.
  • Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
  • Split the hot quinoa between two bowls, add the sliced fruit and seeds on top, drizzle with honey, and pour on some warm almond milk if you like.

Notes

Safety: cool cooked quinoa quickly and refrigerate at 40 F or below; no honey for babies under 1.

Nutrition

Serving: 254g | Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 3.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 2 servings; uncooked quinoa (pre-washed (the first choice counted), hemp seeds (the first choice counted), warmed almond milk counted as unsweetened almond milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.