Cranberry-Almond Breakfast Quinoa

Ingredients

• ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup lowfat (1%) milk
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup almonds, chopped

Method

1. Add the quinoa, water, and milk to a small saucepan over high heat.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
3. Add the cinnamon and vanilla.
4. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
5. Stir in the cranberries and almonds and serve warm, or chill before serving if desired.

For a sweeter flavor, add 1-3 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup to taste. Consider using other dried fruit such as raisins or chopped apricots in place of the dried cranberries. Substitute your favorite unsweetened non-dairy milk if desired.