Creamy Delicious High-Fiber, High-Protein Quinoa Breakfast Cereal Recipe (5 Ingredients, 25 Minutes) High Protein Recipes High Fiber Recipes Grains Breakfast Brunch Gluten-free Vegan Budget Recipes

Move over, oatmeal. There's a new breakfast cereal in town: quinoa. Yes, quinoa for breakfast! It may seem strange to eat quinoa for breakfast rather than in salads for lunch or as a side dish with dinner, but when you make quinoa into a hot breakfast cereal, it's a completely different thing. This high-fiber, high-protein quinoa breakfast cereal recipe is creamy delicious.

Starting the day with a fiber- and protein-packed breakfast is important, and incorporating quinoa is an easy way to do that. Quinoa is a nutritional powerhouse that's loaded with health benefits, and it's a great alternative to oatmeal. Packed with protein and fiber, quinoa is a versatile grain that works perfectly as a hot breakfast cereal. And this easy quinoa breakfast cereal recipe is absolutely delicious! Plus, here's why the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of fiber are key.

To make this gluten-free quinoa breakfast cereal recipe, you need only five wholesome ingredients: quinoa, milk, vanilla extract, honey and ground cinnamon. You simply cook the quinoa in the milk, vanilla, cinnamon and honey until it's creamy delicious. You can add optional toppings like bananas, berries or chopped nuts, too.

Serve this quick and delish quinoa recipe as a comforting breakfast any day of the week. It makes a cozy and nourishing weekend brunch, too. We loved it topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon, sliced bananas, blueberries and chopped walnuts. So good!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed well
• 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon honey (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste)

Optional Garnishes

• sliced bananas
• fresh berries
• chopped walnuts
• sprinkle of cinnamon

Here's how to make it:

1. In a medium saucepot over medium-high heat, add the rinsed quinoa, milk, vanilla, honey and cinnamon. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil then cover, reduce heat and simmer until quinoa is done, about 15 minutes. (I used 2 percent milk but you can use your favorite milk, such as almond milk, etc.)
2. Remove from heat and allow quinoa to sit until all liquid is absorbed and cereal is creamy, about 5 minutes. Taste to see if you'd like to add any more honey or cinnamon.
3. Serve in individual bowls and garnish with toppings of choice, if desired. Store leftover cereal in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the microwave (add a splash of milk, if desired).

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