Steel-Cut Oats and Quinoa Breakfast

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Combine quinoa and oatmeal to make the best make-ahead breakfast! Full of fiber and protein, this recipe will keep you full all morning. It keeps in the fridge for up to a week.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water

  • ½ cup quinoa

  • ½ cup steel-cut oats

  • 2 tablespoons almond meal

  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a saucepan; add quinoa and oats. Simmer, stirring frequently, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

  2. Stir almond meal and flaxseed meal into oat-quinoa mixture; pour into a glass container and top with cinnamon. Let cool for about 15 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator for storage.

Tips

Play around with different nuts and seeds for other flavors. If you do not have quinoa, replace it with an equal amount of steel-cut oats.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

191 Calories
5g Fat
31g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 191
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 207mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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