Maple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa Bowl

This breakfast combines all the goodness of an ancient grain with pure maple syrup. It is both healthy and satisfying. A great alternative to oatmeal.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 20

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 236 kcal

Equipment

Fine Mesh Strainer
Sauce Pan w Lid

Ingredients

2 Cups Quinoa
4 Cups Water
1/4 Tsp Salt
3 Tbsp Maple Syrup Pure
1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

Add the quinoa to the strainer
Rinse for 2-3 minutes
Add the water and salt to the sauce pan
Add the quinoa to the sauce pan
Cook on high heat until boiling
Reduce heat and continue to simmer
Stir occasionally
Once all the water is absorbed into the quinoa turn off the heat
Put the lid on the pan and let it rest for 5 minutes
Add the maple syrup and cinnamon and stir
You can eat this as is or garnish with the your favorite nuts or dried fruit (garnish not included in nutritional information or cost)

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Notes

We used maple syrup, however you could also use honey. Note the nutritional data will change if using honey.

We did not include the garnish in our nutritional data

Nutrition

Calories: 236kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 8gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 109mgPotassium: 343mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 3mg

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