Raisin Spice Hot Cereal With Quinoa

Submitted by Katzen

"With raisins, cinnamon, and brown sugar, this recipe is a healthy spin on an old favourite. From Quinoa 365."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 serving
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon almonds, silvered
• 3 tablespoons quinoa
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon raisins
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons quick-cooking oatmeal
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1⁄4 1/4 cup soymilk or 1/4 cup half-and-half cream

directions

1. Rinse quinoa well with water to remove bitter coating; drain.
2. Place almonds in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir frequently until almonds are toasted and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
3. Combine quinoa, water, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the same saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the oats, replace cover, and cook for an additional 6 minutes. Add the almonds and sugar. Top with vanilla yogurt, milk, soymilk, or half and half cream, if using. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[loof751]

I really loved this breakfast treat! The almonds I thought I had were actually pecans so I used those, and used regular (not quick cooking) oatmeal. The raisins and spices were a perfect match to the nutty quinoa. I served with a little low-fat milk and enjoyed every bite - thanks for sharing the recipe!

 

[Annacia]

This is an excellent breakfast. I used the quick oats ask for but for mu own preference I would prefer the old fashioned type. I just have quinoa flakes and they worked just fine. The raisins ans a bit of (no sugar added) maple syrup were great additions. Start to finish, using the flakes, was about 6 mins! Thanks Kat for another yummy recipe.

 

[eat_local]

A terrific way to introduce quinoa to the family! I use old fashioned oats and a little less sugar, maybe half---the raisins add quite a bit of sweetness on their own (I figure I can always sweeten a bit more later, if needed). And the spices are great! I also tried stevia this morning to cut out the added sugar all together, worked fine for me. I have used milk and coconut milk on this--both are yummy. My picky 2 year old daughter will eat this just like she eats her oatmeal. This will be in regular rotation for our breakfast routine. Can't wait to try with other dried fruits--cranberries, blueberries, chopped apricots--I'm sure it'll be great! Thanks for posting!

 

[All About Chocolate]

Great food and a "Complete" Protein! Also has LYSINE which I take for fever blisters and is also included in the lip treatment "Abreva"! What a great and [Natural] way to feed your body LYSINE! The only thing I would do would be to use Brown Sugar and no yogurt or etc. at the end. (I used maple syrup)

 

[Mia in Germany]

YUM! Warming and comforting on a chilly morning. And filling, too. I added some craisins, too, just because I like them, and used some toasted almond butter instead of the almonds (forgot to buy some!), but I think it hit the intended taste. Thanks for posting another quinoa gem :)<br/>Made for Healthy Hearts Find The Tags / Diabetes Forum.