Strawberry Infused Quinoa Breakfast Cereal Recipes

STRAWBERRY QUINOA CEREAL FOR BABY

Steps:

• In a small medium saucepan, add in the quinoa and liquid.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, turn down heat to a low simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
• Add in the strawberries, cinnamon and vanilla extract, stir and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
• Can be served whole or pureed. If pureeing, using a hand immersion blender or blender, pulse for 5-10 seconds for a chunky cereal or for 1 minute for a smooth puree. If you are making a smooth puree and the cereal gets too thick, add additional liquid in 1/4 cup increments until you have achieved your desired consistency.
• Let cool slightly, sprinkle with a few more chopped strawberries and serve.

STRAWBERRY INFUSED QUINOA BREAKFAST CEREAL

Steps:

• Add the 4 milk ingredients into a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy (will be the consistency of milk). Set aside.
• Place quinoa in a bowl, pour milk over and sprinkle on toppings.
• Enjoy immediately with a warm cup of tea or coffee!

BLUEBERRY LEMON BREAKFAST QUINOA

Steps:

• Rinse quinoa in a fine strainer with cold water to remove bitterness until water runs clear and is no longer frothy.
• Heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir quinoa and salt into the milk; simmer over medium-low heat until much of the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat. Stir maple syrup and lemon zest into the quinoa mixture. Gently fold blueberries into the mixture.
• Divide quinoa mixture between 2 bowls; top each with 1 teaspoon flax seed to serve.

QUINOA BREAKFAST CEREAL

Steps:

• Heat water in a covered pot to boiling.
• Meanwhile, dice dried apricots and measure other ingredients.
• Add all remaining ingredients to boiling water, stir well and return to a boil.
• Cover and reduce to simmer for 12 minutes, or until all water has been absorbed, stirring once or twice in the middle.
• Remove from heat, fluff (like you would rice), cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Serve in a bowl with milk (or dairy free milk alternative like soy milk, rice milk or almond milk), and a drizzle of honey if desired.

BREAKFAST QUINOA

Steps:

• Bring milk to a boil in a small saucepan. Add quinoa, and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, until three-quarters of the milk has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Stir in sugar and cinnamon. Cook, covered, until almost all the milk has been absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in blueberries, and cook for 30 seconds. Serve with additional milk, sugar, cinnamon, and blueberries.