Here is a hot, super-healthy breakfast treat made with Quinoa and Vanilla Beans that provide extra texture and extra health benefits. Then top if off with fresh berries and slivered almonds for some extra crunch.
Vanilla beans are high in oleic fatty acids, monounsaturated fats that can help reduce appetite and promote weight loss.
The nutritional values in each serving are:
200 calories
4 g fat (0 g saturated fat)
100 mg sodium
35 g carbs
5 g fiber
5 g sugar
7 g protein (calculated without optional toppings)
You’ll need the following ingredients for 6 servings:
1.5 cup quinoa, uncooked, soaked, and rinsed
3 cups vanilla almond milk, unsweetened + 1⁄2 cup, divided
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 vanilla bean
1 cinnamon stick
pinch of salt
Recommended toppings: fresh berries, more almond milk, and slivered almonds
The easy preparation instructions are on the next page …