Description
This Cranberry Almond Breakfast Quinoa is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day, combining the nutty flavor of quinoa with the sweetness of honey and the crunch of almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup quinoa
rinsed
2 cups water or milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons honey
Fresh berries for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water or milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and honey. Mix well.
- Serve warm, topped with fresh berries if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the honey with maple syrup for a vegan option. This dish can be made ahead and reheated for quick breakfasts.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
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