Breakfast Quinoa

By krystallondon

You can do a lot with this recipe. Omit the oats and use quinoa flakes. Take out the nuts and add sesame or sunflower seeds. Add fresh berries or chopped apples. Experiment! This is chock full of protein, and will give you a great boost in the morning.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup oats or quinoa flakes
• 1/2 cup chopped peaches
• 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses or agave nectar
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped dates, raisins, or currants

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Place the quinoa in a saucepan with the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until done, about 10 minutes. Add the oats or quinoa flakes, peaches, molasses, chopped nuts, and chipped dates, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Serve hot.

Nutritional analysis per serving:
236.39 calories, 6.72 g fat (24% calories from fat), 5.92 g protein, 40.80 g carbohydrate, 0 mg cholesterol, 10.43 mg sodium