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Warm Cinnamon Vanilla Quinoa & Steel Cut Oats

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I have always loved savoury sweet breakfasts, especially breakfast oats.  I have always enjoyed mixing grains to come up with exciting new recipes.

Quinoa and steel-cut oats are healthy and hearty breakfast options. Both grains are high in fibre and protein, and they make a filling and satisfying meal. Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, and potassium, while steel-cut oats contain calcium, phosphorus, and B vitamins. To cook the grains, simply rinse the quinoa if necessary, then mix it with the oats in a pot or rice cooker. Add five cups of water and turn on the heat. If cooking on the stove, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce it to a simmer until all of the water has evaporated. Once cooked, add milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sweetener of choice before serving. This breakfast option is sure to keep you full and energized all morning long.

Did you know you can have quinoa for breakfast?

I’ve usually serve quinoa as a savoury dish, but because it is packed with protein, I’ve been starting to have it at breakfast.  Here is one of my favourite grain combos.

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Quinoa & Steel Cut Breakfast Oats

  • Author: Susan Watson, RD
  • Total Time: 30
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Description

A delicious twist on tradition breakfast oats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup Steel cut oats
  • 1 cup Quinoa Grain
  • 5 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Milk, 1% or an alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Agave syrup, Honey or Maple Syrup

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa if not pre-rinsed.
  2. Mix steel cut oats and quinoa in a pot of a rice cooker or on a pot for the stove.
  3. Add 5 cups water.
  4. Turn on rice cooker.
  5. If cooking on the stove: bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer until water has evaoporated. You will need to stir occasionally.

Notes

  • Serve with milk, agave syrup, honey or maple Syrup and your choice of tasty toppings
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6

Tasty Topping for Oats

  • 1/2 cup chopped strawberries
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (such as goji berries, chopped apricots or cranberries)
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds
  • Toasted walnuts or sliced almonds

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