Coconut Quinoa Breakfast

I love warm cereal and there are so many grains to choose from.  Whole grains loaded with protein.  Quinoa is one of them.  You can make it savory or sweet and never be disappointed.

Here, it is used for breakfast with non dairy coconut milk.  A great way to start the day with a breakfast that will stay with you and is Delicious!

 

 

 

 

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Coconut Milk Breakfast Quinoa
serves 2
1/2 cup dry quinoa, rinsed(it is very important to rinse it don't skip this step)
3/4 cup canned lite coconut milk + more for drizzling
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + more for sprinkling
pinch of salt
1 banana, chopped
1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped

Combine quinoa, coconut milk, cinnamon and vanilla in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes until quinoa can be fluffed with a fork.
Divide quinoa into two bowls then cover with bananas, pecans, and a few extra drizzles of coconut milk.

Note: you can definitely use full-fat coconut milk… I use Trader Joe’s lite coconut milk which is insanely creamy and resembles full-fat coconut milk. If I used another brand, I’d probably use full-fat. Additionally, feel free to add sugar or sweetener if needed. I (shockingly) find it sweet enough with the coconut milk and fruit.