There’s something memorable about starting your day with a cozy bowl of creamy quinoa. Quinoa (pronounced keenwah) looks and acts like other cereal grains such as barley and wheat berries, but it’s actually a seed thereby making it naturally gluten-free. There’s so much to love about quinoa! It’s both a complete protein (unlike most plants) and a source of butyrate and omega-3 fats - two super nutrients that are anti-inflammatory and protective against cancer, heart disease and more. Beyond these amazing benefits, quinoa is also loaded with essential vitamins and minerals often missing in common diets, including magnesium, iron and zinc. You’ll definitely want to add Danielle’s rich and delicious quinoa to your breakfast rotation!

Creamy Coconut Maple Quinoa

Yields

1 ½ cups

Cook Time

12 min

Total Time

17 min

For the ages

For Babies: BLW

When first learning to eat, babies need to experience all types of textures. This creamy, mildly sweet quinoa is sure to please your little one!

Portion Size:

1 - 1 ½ Tbs.

Ingredients:

Quinoa mixture

Serving Tip(s):

Serve dime-sized dollops of quinoa in a tiny bowl for little ones to eat with a tiny spoon or their hands. Let your baby eat as much as he wants, adding more dollops to the bowl as needed.

For Babies: Traditional

This creamy quinoa is a perfectly balanced meal for your baby and naturally contains essential vitamins and minerals such as folate and iron!

Portion Size:

1 - 2 Tbs.

Ingredients:

Pureed quinoa mixture, filtered water or breast milk (optional)

Serving Tip(s):

Some babies may find this creamy quinoa to be just the right consistency. If your baby has not advanced to slightly lumpier foods, use a blender to puree quinoa to desired consistency. Add more hot water or coconut milk to thin quinoa as needed by adding 1 tsp. at a time.

For Toddlers

Quinoa is similar to oatmeal, but naturally creamier making it easy to like. Your toddler will love customizing her bowl of quinoa with a few fun toppings provided alongside this recipe.

Portion Size:

2- 3 Tbs.

Ingredients:

Quinoa mixture , raisins (optional), blueberries (optional)

Serving Tip(s):

Serve in a happy bowl with a toddler-sized spoon. Allow your toddler to feed herself with a spoon or hands. Let her eat as much or as little as she wants, adding more quinoa to the happy bowl as needed (2 Tbs. at a time).

For Grown-Ups

This quinoa breakfast bowl can be made with minimal effort. Plus, it’s full of protein, fiber and healthy fat to keep you going all morning long!

Portion Size:

½ cup

Ingredients:

Quinoa mixture, raisins (optional), blueberries (optional), slivered almonds (optional)

Serving Tip(s):

Serve warm. Store in oven until ready to eat.