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Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
A balanced Mediterranean recipe with whole grains, healthy fats, and fruits. However, watch portions of sweeteners for overall balance.
Adapted from Eating Bird Food
- Mediterranean
- Celiac
- Hashimoto's
- Dairy-free
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Balanced
- Gluten-free
- Crohn’s and colitis
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Psoriasis

Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds (or ground flaxseed)
- 2 Tablespoons raisins
- 1 Tablespoon peanut or almond butter
- maple syrup + banana slices for topping (optional)
Method
- Rinse quinoa: Rinse quinoa and drain.
- Cook quinoa: Place milk and rinsed quinoa into a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Combine ingredients: Add cinnamon and vanilla.
- Reduce heat: Reduce to a simmer and cook about 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Watch the pot carefully and stir often because it has a tendency to want to boil over.15 min timer
- Add toppings and serve: When ready to eat, place a portion of the quinoa into a bowl, drizzle with maple syrup and top with chia seeds, raisins and nut butter.
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