Warm Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Fresh Berries
5min
20min
3
385
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Chef's Note
You can make the quinoa the night before and reheat with a splash of milk in the morning for an even quicker breakfast. The homemade oat bars add a delightful crunch and make this simple breakfast feel special!
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Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons honey
1.5 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
3 small bars homemade oat bars
Instructions
- 1
Rinse 1 cup quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine mesh strainer.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
- 3
Once quinoa is cooked, stir in 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons honey. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until creamy and warm.
- 4
While the quinoa mixture is warming, wash and slice any larger berries if needed.
- 5
Divide the warm quinoa mixture into three bowls.
- 6
Top each bowl with 1/2 cup mixed berries and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- 7
Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon honey over the three bowls.
- 8
Crumble one homemade oat bar over each bowl just before serving.
- 9
Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
385
12g
65g
10g
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