Raisin Spice Hot Cereal with Quinoa
Warm up your mornings with this wholesome and fragrant Raisin Spice Hot Cereal with Quinoa—a nourishing twist on traditional breakfasts. Made with protein-packed quinoa, creamy milk (dairy or plant-based), sweet bursts of raisins, and a comforting blend of cinnamon and nutmeg, this hot cereal is the perfect way to energize your day. With just 5 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, this easy, gluten-free recipe offers a customizable base topped with optional chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for added texture and sweetness. Ideal for anyone seeking a hearty, healthy, and naturally sweetened breakfast option, this dish will quickly become a cozy morning favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as almonds or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup fresh fruit (optional, for topping)
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water in a fine-mesh sieve to remove any bitterness from the natural coating.
In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil with a pinch of salt.
Add the rinsed quinoa to the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until the water is mostly absorbed.
Stir in the milk, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Gently simmer uncovered for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the quinoa is tender.
Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup as desired.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve warm in bowls. If desired, top with chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or a drizzle of additional honey or syrup for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.5 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1472 mg | 64% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.7 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 112.1 g | ||
| Protein | 39.2 g | 78% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 479 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1385 mg | 29% | |
*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.
