Best Quinoa Breakfast Cereal Recipes

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QUINOA BREAKFAST CEREAL



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A nice change from the usual bowl of oatmeal, this is jam-packed with nutrients and energy! Serve warm with milk. If sweetness is desired, add a splash of maple syrup or honey. Add quinoa to your breakfast repertoire with this easy hot cereal recipe made with apricots, almonds, flax seeds, and warm spices.

Provided by laur_218

Categories     Main Dish Recipes

Time 21m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
½ cup chopped dried apricots
½ cup slivered almonds
⅓ cup flax seeds
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine water and quinoa in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until most of the water has been absorbed, 8 to 12 minutes. Stir in apricots, almonds, flax seeds, cinnamon, and nutmeg; cook until quinoa is tender, 2 to 3 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.9 calories, Carbohydrate 44.5 g, Fat 15.1 g, Fiber 9.3 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 12.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

QUINOA/COUSCOUS BREAKFAST CEREAL



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Make and share this Quinoa/Couscous Breakfast Cereal recipe from Food.com.

Provided by stephbealee

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups unsweetened apple juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup couscous

Steps:

  • Boil juice and water.
  • Rinse quinoa. Saute on Med. heat until they pop.
  • Add quinoa dn fruit to boiling liquid. SImmer 12-15 minutes.
  • Add cous cous Remove from heat cover with lid and let sit for 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 22.6, Carbohydrate 92.7, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 26.1, Protein 11.5

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