Apple Quinoa Breakfast Cereal

Yield: 3 cups Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3/4 cup Almond Milk-Unsweetened
• 1 each Apple, peeled and diced small
• 3 ounces Pecans, Chopped

Directions:

1. Rinse and Drain Quinoa. Combine Quinoa, Water, Cinnamon and Vanilla in a Sauce Pan and Bring to a Boil. Reduce heat to Simmer, Cover Tightly and Cook for 15 minutes.
2. When Quinoa is cooked, Remove from heat and Fold in Apple Sauce and Diced Apples (approx 2/3 cup). Serve with a Sprinkle of Cinnamon, Toasted Pecans and Unsweetened Almond Milk(2 Tablespoons)

Nutritional Information:

232 Calories; 12g Fat (43.7% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 29g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 28mg Sodium.