Quick-Quinoa Breakfast
New Quinoa recipe number two... Quinoa Porridge!
I've made this recipe a few times in the past but was recently reminded of it when I saw this post over at Closet Cooking (I love that site, Kevin is always trying something new).
This meal is very much like having oatmeal for breakfast... it's hot, hearty, and d'lishes PLUS it packs a little extra punch of protein which will helps to give this meal some staying power. I mean really, what's worse than eating breakfast and then being hungry an hour later?!
This is another one of those, "take-the-idea-and-then-make-it-your-own" recipes. I opted for maple syrup, Goji berries and walnuts but remember to adjust all my recipes (actually ALL recipes) to your liking... add some more milk, play with the sweetners, mix up the fruit and swap the nuts... GO CRAZY! I prefer crazy people anyhow... sane gets boring.
There are no rules here... okay maybe just one... okay two: Keep it simple and make it D'lishes!
Let me know what you guys think... Enjoy!
Quick-Quinoa Breakfast
Ingredients
¾ cup cooked quinoa½ cup unsweetened vanilla soy milk
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp Goji berries
2 tsp raw walnuts
¼ banana, sliced up
Sprinkle of cinnamon and/or nutmeg
Directions
Combine quinoa, milk, honey and Goji berries in a small saucepan and place over a medium low heat. Once the mixture comes to a boil, turn it down to a simmer and allow it to cook for about five minutes or so or until the porridge has thickened a bit and is heated through.
Stir in walnuts and bananas and top with cinnamon and nutmeg… Enjoy!
Serves 1.
Nutritional Analysis
Calories: 388 Fat: 8.5g Saturated Fat: .5g Carbs: 65g Fiber: 6.7g Protein: 14gOther Recipes You May Enjoy:
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- Filed under Breakfast, Grains & Rice, Vegetarian, Wheat-Free
- Tagged with Banana, Goji Berries, Maple Syrup, Quinoa
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Kevin :
Maple syrup and goji berries sound like a great way to dress up quinoa for breakfast! I have been wanting to try goji berries for a while now. I will have to pick some up to try.
posted on February 15, 2008 6:27 PM
Dani :
Kevin- You've got to try them...they are so good and so good for you!
posted on February 15, 2008 10:00 PM
Martha McKinnon :
I've never tried quionoa for breakfast, having just discovered it this summer. Next time I will intentionally make extra so I can give this yummy looking recipe a try. I recently discovered your site and think it's a wealth of information and inspiration!
posted on February 17, 2008 10:09 PM
Dani :
Martha - I can't wait to hear what you think! Enjoy:)
posted on February 18, 2008 11:38 AM
Rebecca :
Yum! I recently started adding quinoa to rice in my rice cooker to give myself that little extra dose of protein. Oh, and I love using a dash of cinnamon in porridge or even plain yogurt. Makes it feel sweet without having to add any sugar. Love your site Dani!
posted on February 20, 2008 4:27 PM
Anticiplate :
This looks great! I think a tablespoon of coconut oil over the top would take it over the edge!!! Delicious.
posted on February 20, 2008 7:42 PM
Dani :
Rebecca - I'm with you on the cinnamon:)...I love nutmeg as well. You're right, they add a natural sweetness without having to use any sugar!!
Anticiplate - Oh, now that sounds FANTASTIC!
posted on February 21, 2008 10:14 AM
Anticiplate :
Dani,
So, I made my version of this for breakfast this morning! It was so good. Thanks for the inspiration. My "picky" husband liked it too.
posted on February 23, 2008 10:50 AM