An alternative Quinoa for your breakfast bowl
My recipe for Cinnamon-Almond Quinoa is a tasty option for your Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. It is quick and simple to prepare. The cinnamon and almond milk imparts a sweetness to the quinoa that requires no extra sauce for flavoring.
Additionally, if you are looking for a quick morning breakfast this quinoa can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator, and it is delicious served cold or at room temperature. Simply build your bowl with seasonal fresh fruit and enjoy, or consider serving it with my recipe for Sauteed Cinnamon Apples or Grilled Peaches.
For the Quinoa
There are many different brands of quinoa to choose from and any will do. My go to brand is Bob’s Red Mill Quinoa. I prefer this brand as it has already been rinsed and air dried. Many brands recommend rinsing the quinoa prior to cooking as rinsing removes saponins, which will give your quinoa a bitter aftertaste. Saponins are a natural occurring compound in a variety of grains. They produce a soapy foam when mixed with water. Rinse the quinoa until there are no visible signs of foam being produced.
For the Milk
For the milk there are a few options to choose from. Either use unsweetened almond milk, unsweetened vanilla almond milk or unsweetened coconut almond milk blend. All are delicious and offer a slight variation in flavor. My favorite brand of almond milk is Califia. It has a thick rich flavor with no additives. It is the closest to homemade almond milk that I have found.
Weight Watcher and Waist Watchers
- A 3/4 cup of Cinnamon-Almond Quinoa is 4 WW Smart Points.
- A 1 cup serving of Cinnamon Almond Quinoa is 5 WW Smart Points.
Cinnamon-Almond Quinoa
Quinoa cooked with almond milk and cinnamon produces a delicious quinoa for your Breakfast Bowl.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Whole Food
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups Almond Milk
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium sized saucepan and bring to a low boil over medium-low heat.
- Once the liquid comes up to a low boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover.
- Cook for 13-15 minutes. All of the liquid should be absorbed into the quinoa. If there is a little liquid left in the pan. Continue to cook uncovered for another 2-3 minutes until all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork. Set aside until ready to use or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Build your Quinoa Bowl according to your likes.
Notes
Weight Watcher and Waist Watcher
- A 3/4 cup of Cinnamon-Almond Quinoa is 4 WW Smart Points
- A 1 cup serving is 5 WW Smart Points
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3/4 cup
