Coconut Breakfast Quinoa
May 22, 2013
Coconut milk is so nourishing and quinoa is possibly the best protein and fibre rich food that you can start your day on. Combine the two of these amazingly healthy foods and you have a fantastic and flavorful breakfast. This hot and creamy bowl of quinoa is a wonderful alternative to your typical porridge. If you have a baby or toddler, this breakfast is also a great alternative to the typical rice cereal.
Ingredients:
1 cup of natural and pure coconut milk (preferably fresh if you live in the tropics!)
3/4 cup quinoa
1 thoroughly mashed banana (perfect natural sweetness)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (fresh if possible)
A few drops of coconut or vanilla extract (optional for more flavor)
A touch of coconut flour sugar (optional, if you have a sweet tooth)
Note: The banana gives this breaky the perfect amount of natural sweetness, but if you don’t like bananas, you can leave the quinoa unsweetened or add a bit of unrefined coconut flour sugar or pure maple syrup. If you choose to make this ahead of time, you may need to add more milk to the quinoa in the morning to fluff it up a bit.
Directions:
Combine coconut milk and quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add mashed banana, cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover and reduce heat, allowing the quinoa to simmer for approximately 15 minutes, or until the coconut milk is absorbed by the quinoa. Stir in shredded coconut and coconut or vanilla extract. Pour quinoa into bowl, topping it with raw nuts or fresh banana pieces or berries if desired. Enjoy!
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