Coconut Milk Breakfast Quinoa*

Ingredients

  • * Meets low FODMAP and GI guidelines
  • 1/2 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup reduced fat coconut milk, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or more for sprinkling
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 small banana, choppped
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, chopped; hazelnuts and almonds work well too
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon of maple syrup for drizzling

Preparation

  1. Combine quinoa, coconut milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt, if desired, in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, stir, cover and let cook for 10-15 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed. Turn off heat and let rest, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  2. Divide quinoa into two bowls. Add chopped banana, nuts, and a few extra drizzles of coconut milk if desired. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
  3. Note: You can use full-fat coconut milk but light coconut milk also works well.
  4. Does not meet MHealthy guidelines.

Categories

  • Breakfast
  • Grain
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Quick and Easy
  • GI

Nutrition Information

Serves
2
Calories
273.00
Total Fat (g)
7.00
Saturated Fat (g)
2.00
Sodium (mg)
127.00
Total Carbohydrates (g)
46.00
Dietary Fiber (g)
5.00
Protein (g)
7.00