Banana Bread Quinoa Cereal

I'm new to the quinoa bandwagon. I've been hearing people rave about it for awhile now, and MAYBE even purchased a bag that sat in the pantry for 2+ years. My problem is that sides (to accompany a main course) are are almost non-existent in my house. It's all I can do to get veggies on the table, so a side that isn't green never makes the cut.

So I found a new use for the quinoa...from a newly purchased bag. Oatmeal lovers will definitely want to give this a try. I also find this very tasty reheated the next day. Enjoy!

~Erin

Banana Bread Quinoa Cereal

Author: Erin

Prep time: 5 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 2 c. milk, plus more for serving


• 1 c. quinoa, rinsed and drained


• 3 T. brown sugar, plus more for serving


• 1/8 tsp. cinnamon


• 1 ripe banana, plus more for serving


• 1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Bring milk to a boil in a saucepan.


2. Add quinoa, return to a boil.


3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes).


4. Mash banana with a fork until it's almost baby food-like. Stir into quinoa with cinnamon and brown sugar. Cook a few more minutes until liquid is absorbed.


5. Garnish with banana slices, walnuts, and brown sugar to serve. Add more milk if desired.

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