Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Quinoa Breakfast Bowl 

• Prep Time: 5 min
• Cook Time: 15 min
• Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups of 2% milk (1 % milk, almond milk, or coconut milk)
• 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
• Optional: Ground cinnamon, vanilla Greek yogurt, sugar substitute blend, honey, brown sugar, raisins, fresh blueberries, chopped apple, chia seeds and fresh mint leaves

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring milk to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add quinoa.
2. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
3. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork.
4. Stir in any combination of optional ingredients as desired.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size 3/4 cup: 217 calories
• 5g fat (2g saturated fat)
• 10mg cholesterol
• 59mg sodium
• 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber)
• 10g protein.
• Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.