Description
Cinnamon Toast Breakfast Quinoa is a delightful and nutritious way to start your day. This cozy dish combines fluffy quinoa cooked in creamy almond milk, infused with warm cinnamon and sweet maple syrup. Topped with vibrant fresh berries and crunchy nuts, it offers both comfort and satisfaction while being quick to prepare. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this breakfast is a healthy alternative to sugary cereals that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rinsed quinoa
- 2 cups almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries) for topping
- Chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and almond milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon and maple syrup until evenly coated.
- Let it rest covered for an additional 5 minutes to fluff up.
- Serve warm in bowls topped with fresh berries and nuts. Drizzle extra maple syrup if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg