warm brown sugar cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowl

How To Make warm brown sugar cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowl

• Step 1
  In a small saucepan, combine the 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup quinoa, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
• Step 2
  Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Step 3
  Reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
• Step 4
  After 15 minutes, remove the saucepan from the heat, but DO NOT lift the lid.
• Step 5
  Let the quinoa stand, covered, for 5 minutes to finish absorbing the liquid.
• Step 6
  Remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork.
• Step 7
  Divide the quinoa mixture evenly between two bowls.
• Step 8
  Stir in 1 tablespoon of nut butter, yogurt, cream cheese, or sour cream into each bowl to make it creamy.
• Step 9
  Top with brown sugar and cinnamon, to taste.
• Step 10
  Optional: Top each bowl with toasted sliced almonds or any other desired toppings like peaches or bananas.
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