Quinoa and Oatmeal

Most health experts agree that whole grains are a great way to start your day. The combination of quinoa and oatmeal takes things to the next level. You get all the benefits of whole grains with an added boost of (complete) protein. Best of all—these Quinoa & Oats will keep you full until lunchtime.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American, Gluten Free, Healthy, Quinoa

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 359kcal

Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

1 ½ cups almond milk or regular milk if preferred
¾ cup old-fashioned oats gluten free
¼ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ cup cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
1 tablespoon maple syrup
⅓ cup berries
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds

Instructions

Combine milk, oats, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes.
Add quinoa and cook an additional 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, and stir in flax seeds and maple syrup. Divide into serving bowls and top with berries and pumpkin seeds.

Notes

Make it Cleaner: Skip the maple syrup and use water instead of milk. Make it Gluten-Free: Be sure to use gluten free oats

Nutrition