Quinoa Cereal with Caramelized Bananas

This warm quinoa cereal is topped with a caramelized banana and walnut compote, drizzled in almond butter and garnished with superfoods like goji berries and chia seeds.

5 from 3 votes

This warm quinoa cereal is topped with caramelized bananas and walnuts. It's a protein powerhouse of a breakfast. There's also an option for using buckwheat instead.

Prep Time2

Cook Time5

Total Time7

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: quinoa breakfast cereal, vegetarian, warm quinoa cereal

Servings: servings

Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 - 3/4 cup coconut milk
1 banana chopped
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons walnuts chopped
1 tablespoon agave
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon almond butter if desired

Instructions

Combine bananas, spices, walnuts and agave in a small bowl and toss to coat.
In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add banana walnut mixture.
Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until bananas start to caramelize.
While bananas cook, divide quinoa into two bowls and pour coconut milk on top. Warm in microwave.
Add caramelized banana mixture to quinoa and drizzle with almond butter if using.

Notes

For buckwheat option (shown in pictures): combine 1/2 cup buckwheat groats with 1 cup of any kind of milk/water mixture, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, pinch of salt and sweetener of choice (maple syrup, liquid stevia, coconut sugar, honey, etc.) in a small pot. Bring to a low boil, stir, reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 10-12 minutes until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Divide into 2 serving bowls and top with the caramelized banana mixture from the recipe above.

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