Breakfast Quinoa Oatmeal
If you're looking for a new way to eat oats for breakfast, try this Quinoa Oatmeal. Each serving has 6 grams of protein to keep you energized
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Stovetop Instructions
- 2
Rinse and drain the quinoa.
- 3
In a small saucepan, add quinoa over medium heat and lightly toast it until it starts to make popping noises, about, 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Stir in almond milk, maple syrup, and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow quinoa to set for 5 more minutes.
- 5
Microwave Instructions
- 6
Rinse and drain the quinoa.
- 7
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add quinoa, milk, maple syrup and salt. Cover with a lid or plate and microwave for 6 minutes. Stir and return to the microwave and cook for 3 more minutes. Remove from the microwave and allow quinoa to set for 5 more minutes.
- 8
Assembly
- 9
Fluff the quinoa with a fork. Divide into four bowls and serve as you would oatmeal with fruits and toppings of your choice.