Grains

Breakfast Quinoa with Oats and Chia Seeds

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May 10, 2012
4.3
3 Ratings
Breakfast Quinoa with Oats and Chia Seeds
  • Serves 1
Author Notes

This was my first recipe using quinoa in sweet form for breakfast and I absolutely fell in love with the combination of tastes and textures. The quinoa's slightly nutty flavor complimented the oats, and the chia seeds added great consistency. —MadisonMayberry

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup uncooked rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup milk (I used 1%)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 packet Truvia or 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extrac
  • 1 medium banana, sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Directions
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the cooked quinoa, rolled oats, milk, water and chia seeds. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until oats and chia seeds have absorbed most of the moisture and the mixture is thickened. Add in the cinnamon, Truvia or brown sugar and vanilla extract. Cook for 30 seconds more. Remove from heat and stir in the banana slices. Spoon into a bowl and top with the chopped pecans.
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MadisonMayberry
I'm a 22-year-old Midwesterner and the voice behind the blog Espresso and Cream (espressoandcream.com). During the day, I'm a food editor at Meredith Corporation and do on-camera work when opportunities come my way. It goes without saying that I love to cook and bake, and am happiest when I'm in the kitchen. I'm a exercise junkie, recently-converted vegetarian to the chagrin of my boyfriend, magazine fanatic, and an animal lover who desperately wants to buy a puppy, if only I could solve the white couch dilemma. I don't like pretentious, fussy, or complicated food. The recipes you find here reflect how I like to eat. Simple food made with quality ingredients, and bit of creative flair thrown in for variety. My recipes are easy to prepare, delicious, and mostly healthy - minus the desserts. Those are just easy and delicious.

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hanapa
hanapa February 3, 2021
I LOVE this cereal!!!

Where is the nutritional information located?
 
Sunni2shine
Sunni2shine February 13, 2020
Loooove this
 
Pat
Pat August 3, 2019
Can this be cooked ahead and left in the refrigerator for, lets say, 4-5 days? Make it in larger batches? Thanks.
 
Bradley J.
Bradley J. March 21, 2014
Amazing. I tried this a week ago and this is my breakfast. Thank you so much for this recipe.
 
silverblue78
silverblue78 September 14, 2012
i just made a batch this morning with a mix of whole and soy milk, and added a mixed grain hot cereal as well. this was so good that my 15 month old was fighting me for more bites from my bowl! thank you so much for this recipe, it's going to be a go to breakfast for this coming winter.