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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water using a fine-mesh strainer to remove any bitterness.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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.
Stir the milk into the cooked quinoa and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes, stirring frequently to create a creamy texture.
Add the maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the pot. Stir well to incorporate the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Divide the hot cereal evenly into serving bowls.
Top each serving with chopped walnuts and fresh fruit or berries, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, comforting Maple Walnut Hot Cereal with Quinoa!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.1 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1901 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 162.3 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.4 g | ||
| Protein | 52.6 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 452 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1127 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
