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Ingredients

¼ cup water ¼ cup skim milk 1 tablespoon quinoa ½ small banana, sliced 1 ½ tablespoons rolled oats 1 tablespoon oat bran 1 pinch salt 1 pinch ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon brown sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Nutrition Info

220.3 calories carbohydrate: 37 g cholesterol: 1.2 mg fat: 6.6 g fiber: 4.8 g protein: 7.3 g saturatedFat: 0.8 g servingSize: - sodium: 30.9 mg sugar: 14.2 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

Stir the water, milk, and quinoa together in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, or until the quinoa begins to soften. Stir in the banana, rolled oats, oat bran, salt, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently over low heat for 2 to 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the walnuts, brown sugar, and vanilla.

Recipe Yield

1 serving

Recipe Note

This hot cereal is a delicious twist on oatmeal with some added protein and fiber to help satisfy you and keep you full. It's a great start for a good morning! Sometimes I heat up the water and milk real quick and let the quinoa soak while I'm in the shower, that way it can cook while I get ready and only needs a couple more minutes once everything else is added. Top with granola, if desired. Apple slices and/or sauce can be substituted for banana.

Alternatives to this recipe

Good-Morning Banana Nut Cereal