Saturday, April 20, 2013

Today's Tip: Quinoa for Breakfast!

Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa
·         Servings: 4

Ingredients
1 cup coconut or almond milk
1 cup water
1 cup organic quinoa (rinse quinoa before cooking)
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped peanuts or walnuts, optional


Directions
Combine milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Stir in blueberries and cinnamon (you can also add a little Truvia to sweeten); transfer to four bowls and top with pecans or walnuts.

Make this recipe the night before and simply reheat for a quick breakfast or mid-morning snack.

For one serving:
¼ cup almond or coconut milk
¼ cup water
¼ cup quinoa
½ cup fresh blueberries
1/8 tsp cinnamon
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, almonds or peanuts, optional

Combine milk, water and quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed. Turn off heat; let stand covered 5 minutes. Stir in blueberries and cinnamon (you can also add a little Truvia to sweeten); transfer to a bowl and top with pecans or walnuts.

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