Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
Preparation
- using a fine mesh strainer, rinse the quinoa.
- bring the milk to a boil in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat.
- add the quinoa and bring back up to a boil. reduce heat to low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes until most of the milk has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- stir in the cinnamon, salt, vanilla and maple syrup until fully combined. serve with fresh fruit, toasted nuts or coconut flakes, cream, milk or extra syrup for added sweetness.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 53 (Medium)
370
Calories
52g
Carbs
7g
Protein
15g
Fat
* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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