5. Fruits N’ Nuts Cereal

Servings: 4

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Ready in: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed well
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup skim milk
• 1/3 cup gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey
• 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Directions

• Place a saucepan over medium heat.
• Combine quinoa, water, and milk in the saucepan then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer mixture for 10 to 15 minutes, until soft.
• Add the rolled oats, ground flax seeds, cinnamon, salt, and banana. Cook for additional 5 minutes; stirring frequently until mixture thickens.
• Remove pan from the heat then stir in the vanilla, honey, and walnuts.