CINNAMON MAPLE QUINOA BOWL

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* Consider making this with your lunch prep and having a quick breakfast all week

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INGREDIENTS (this is 1-2 hefty servings) 

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• 1/2 cup quinoa

• 1 cup cold water

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon + more for garnish

• 2 teaspoons vegan butter

• unsweetened nut milk to taste

• 1 TBSP maple syrup to taste

• banana slices

• crushed pecans 

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INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Rinse quinoa in water.

2. Drain quinoa, then stir in 1 cup cold water, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 teaspoon butter.

3. Bring to a boil over medium high heat then turn down to simmer for 12-15 minutes, covered or until water is absorbed.

4. Turn heat off and let stand, covered for 5 more minutes.

5.  Fluff quinoa and stir in remaining butter.

6. Divide between 2 bowls

7. Top with milk, maple syrup, banana slices, pecans and cinnamon to taste.

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Enjoy! 

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recipe adapted from Laurenslatest.com