Quinoa Oatmeal

A healthy and delicious breakfast.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 336kcal

Author Whitney Wright

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa dry *see notes
2 cups water
2 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons brown sugar can sub maple syrup to make it vegan
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
hemp hearts for topping
toasted pecans or walnuts, sliced almonds — for topping
fresh berries for topping

Instructions

In a medium saucepan over medium heat add the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook quinoa for 15-20 minutes.
Once quinoa is fully cooked and the liquid has been absorbed, remove from heat and fluff quinoa with a fork.
Stir the coconut oil, brown sugar (or maple syrup), and cinnamon into the quinoa.
Portion the quinoa into individual serving bowls and top with hemp hearts, toasted coconut, nuts and fresh berries.

Notes

Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse the quinoa under running water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, prior to cooking.

Topping Ideas:

Hemp hearts — Adding to our list of awesome nutrient-packed ingredients, hemp hearts can help lower blood pressure. These phytonutrient-rich seeds can help promote anti-aging and reduce the risk of heart disease. They also go really well as a topping for my baked oatmeal cups.
Fresh berries for serving.
Sliced almonds, pecans, walnuts for topping — the toppings are endless! You can even add, toasted coconut, plus toasted or candied pecans.
Add a splash of milk, cream or yogurt for a creamier oatmeal texture.
If you like using protein powders, add a bit in to the quinoa as you fluff it for additional flavor and protein.
Add a few chocolate chips for a sweeter breakfast treat.

Fun flavor combinations include blueberry and almond butter; tropical (coconut flakes and mangoes, kiwi, etc.); bananas and chocolate chips; vanilla protein powder with fresh raspberries and almond slices; and maple syrup and peanut butter.

Nutritional information is based per serving and does not include toppings you will use.

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