A warm quinoa bowl with maple syrup, toasted pecans, and cinnamon offers sweet, nutty morning fuel.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
→ Sweeteners & Flavor
03 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
07 - 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
08 - 1/2 cup fresh berries (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir well.
02 - Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
03 - While the quinoa cooks, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant. Set aside.
04 - Remove the saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
05 - Divide the quinoa among bowls. Top each serving with toasted pecans, fresh berries, and shredded coconut if desired. Drizzle with additional maple syrup to taste.
