Tropical Quinoa Cereal La Mode
Start your day with a bright and flavorful twist by diving into this Tropical Quinoa Cereal La Mode! Combining the wholesome goodness of fluffy quinoa with the creamy indulgence of coconut ice cream, this exotic breakfast bowl is a tropical paradise served in a dish. Sweetened naturally with honey and warm vanilla-infused coconut milk, each bite bursts with the juicy freshness of pineapple chunks, mango slices, and the satisfying crunch of toasted coconut flakes and sliced almonds. Served warm with a cool touch of ice cream and garnished with a sprig of mint, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between healthy and indulgent. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's the ultimate tropical-inspired breakfast or dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 cup mango slices
- 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon sliced almonds
- 1 scoop per serving coconut ice cream
- 1 sprig per serving fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water to remove any bitterness.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the quinoa sit, covered, for 5 additional minutes to steam. Fluff with a fork.
In a small saucepan, heat the coconut milk over low heat until warm. Stir in the honey and vanilla extract.
Divide the cooked quinoa equally between two bowls.
Pour the warm coconut milk mixture over the quinoa in each bowl.
Top each bowl with pineapple chunks, mango slices, toasted coconut flakes, and sliced almonds.
Add a scoop of coconut ice cream to the center of each bowl.
Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and serve immediately for a delightful mix of warm and cool textures.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1275 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.6 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 597 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 816 mg | 17% | |
*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.
