Maple Walnut Cereal

Name: Maple Walnut Cereal
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped walnuts; ⅓ cup (80 mL) quinoa; ⅔ cup (160 mL) water; 1 Tbsp (15 mL) oat bran; 2 tsp (10 mL) maple syrup; Milk, vanilla yogurt or cream (optional); Milk, vanilla yogurt or cream (optional); Milk, vanilla yogurt or cream (optional)

Preparation info

Serves
1

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Quinoa 365

By Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming

Published 2011

About

Who says you can’t have it all? With the highest level of omega-3 fats compared to any other nut, walnuts are another superfood that make this classic combination a smart start to your day.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped walnuts
⅓ cup (80

Breakfast
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Place the walnuts in a small saucepan on medium-high heat. Stir frequently until the walnuts are toasted and fragrant (about 3 to 4 minutes). Remove the pan from the heat and let the walnuts cool slightly. Chop and set aside.

Combine the quinoa, water and oat bran in a medium saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 12 minutes. Turn off the heat and leave the