Crispy Honey Quinoa Cereal Food

CRISPY HONEY QUINOA CEREAL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Add quinoa crispies to a large mixing bowl. Pour honey, oil and juice over cereal and mix until thoroughly coated.
• Transfer cereal to baking sheet(s) and bake until lightly browned, 20 - 30 minutes. Swirl cereal around as it cooks so as not to burn.
• Cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks.

QUINOA BREAKFAST CEREAL

Steps:

• Heat water in a covered pot to boiling.
• Meanwhile, dice dried apricots and measure other ingredients.
• Add all remaining ingredients to boiling water, stir well and return to a boil.
• Cover and reduce to simmer for 12 minutes, or until all water has been absorbed, stirring once or twice in the middle.
• Remove from heat, fluff (like you would rice), cover and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Serve in a bowl with milk (or dairy free milk alternative like soy milk, rice milk or almond milk), and a drizzle of honey if desired.

HOT QUINOA CEREAL

Steps:

• Combine quinoa flakes with liquid of your choice in a 2 - 2 1/2 cup microwaveable bowl -- I used a combination of rice milk and coconut milk the first time I made this.
• Microwave for 2 1/2 mins watching closely so it doesn't boil over. Use a larger bowl if you want to avoid a potential mess.
• Add in dried fruit, nuts, and sweetener (honey, agave nectar, maple syrup, sugar).
• Let stand for a few minutes or until it's at a temperature you can comfortably consume it without burning your mouth!

HONEY HARVEST QUINOA

Steps:

• Add the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under the tap; put the rinsed quinoa in a saucepan with the water.
• Bring to a boil, then decrease heat to a simmer; cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add the apple chunks and cranberries and continue to cook, covered over low heat, until the water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
• In the meantime, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over med-high heat, stirring often, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
• Let cool, then coarsely chop.
• When the quinoa is cooked, stir in 1/2 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons honey, and the cinnamon; cook until the milk is heated through, about 1 more minute.
• Spoon the cereal into serving bowls and top with the toasted pecans and butter, if using.
• Serve with additional honey and milk to taste.