Description
Looking for something different to have for breakfast? This soaked pecan cinnamon rolls quinoa recipe is a nutritious breakfast that will hit the spot every time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 tbsp acidic medium (lemon juice, whey, apple cider vinegar, yogurt, kefir)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 oz finely chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp grass fed butter
- drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
- Soak 1 cup quinoa in 1 cup water and 1 tbsp of an acidic medium of choice. Soak 12-24 hours. If soaking for more than 12 hours, you might want to replace the water and acidic medium after 12 hours.
- After soaking is complete, rinse quinoa very well. If you don’t rinse well enough, it could become bitter so rinse very well.
- Add the rinsed quinoa to a medium saucepan, add another cup of filtered water and 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt.
- Over high heat bring the quinoa to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to low, cover dish and cook for 15 minutes.
- After cooking time is done, stir in butter, cinnamon, and crushed pecans. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
- To serve place in a small bowl and drizzle with some maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving