Maple Walnut Hot Cereal with Quinoa
Start your day with a warm, nutritious hug in a bowl—Maple Walnut Hot Cereal with Quinoa is the perfect cozy breakfast to fuel your morning. This wholesome recipe combines fluffy quinoa with the creamy richness of milk (dairy or plant-based), sweetened naturally with a touch of maple syrup and spiced with fragrant cinnamon. Topped with crunchy chopped walnuts and optional fresh fruit or berries, this quick and easy hot cereal is ready in just 25 minutes. It's a high-protein, gluten-free, and heart-healthy way to elevate your breakfast routine while indulging in the comforting flavors of maple and cinnamon. Perfect for chilly mornings or whenever you need a nourishing boost!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup fresh fruit or berries (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water using a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 3
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed almost all the water.
Step 4
Stir the milk into the cooked quinoa and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently to create a creamy texture.
Step 5
Add the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the pot. Stir well to incorporate the flavors.
Step 6
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Divide the hot cereal evenly into serving bowls.
Step 7
Top each serving with chopped walnuts and fresh fruit or berries, if desired.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, comforting Maple Walnut Hot Cereal with Quinoa!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1176.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1656.3 |
| Total Fat 97.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 20.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1901.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 162.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 54.4g | |
| Protein 52.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 100.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 452.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1126.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories