This hot cereal is a delicious twist on oatmeal with some added protein and fiber to help satisfy you and keep you full. It's a great start for a good morning! Sometimes I heat up the water and milk real quick and let the quinoa soak while I'm in the shower, that way it can cook while I get ready and only needs a couple more minutes once everything else is added. Top with granola, if desired. Apple slices and/or sauce can be substituted for banana.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water

• ¼ cup skim milk

• 1 tablespoon quinoa

• ½ small banana, sliced

• 1 ½ tablespoons rolled oats

• 1 tablespoon oat bran

• 1 pinch salt

• 1 pinch ground cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

• 1 teaspoon brown sugar

• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Stir the water, milk, and quinoa together in a saucepan; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes, or until the quinoa begins to soften. Stir in the banana, rolled oats, oat bran, salt, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently over low heat for 2 to 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the walnuts, brown sugar, and vanilla.