Loaded Breakfast Quinoa

This breakfast packs a punch in terms of flavor and nutrition. It is naturally sweetened with chopped dates and maple syrup. It is so good warmed and with some soy milk poured on top, like a porridge. I also like it at room temperature as is.

Loaded Breakfast Quinoa

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups water

4 dates, chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup raisins
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp hemp seeds

soy milk (optional)

Directions:

Rinse the quinoa in a sieve and put it in a sauce pan with the salt and water. Bring it to a boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.

Once the quinoa has absorbed the water, fluff it up and add the chopped dates, cinnamon, cocoa powder, maple syrup, coconut, raisins, chia, and hemp. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

For 6 servings. Nutritional information from caloriecount.about.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 131 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories  183 Calories from Fat  41

% Daily Value*

Total Fat  4.5g 7%

Saturated Fat  1.4g 7%

Trans Fat  0.0g

Cholesterol  0mg 0%

Sodium  103mg 4%

Potassium  331mg 9%

Total Carbohydrates  31.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber  4.5g 18%

Sugars  9.3g

Protein  5.8g

Vitamin A 0% • Vitamin C 1% Calcium 4% • Iron 19%

Nutrition Grade B+

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet