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Sweet Quinoa

Enjoy this sweet and healthy treat as a snack or for breakfast. In summer I sometimes skip the apple and toss in fresh berries after cooking.
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Servings: 2 Servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 tbsp organic virgin coconut oil (less if the apple is juicy)
  • 1 organic apple unpeeled, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup dried pumpkin seeds (pepitas), or 1/2 cup soaked almonds
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened organic shredded coconut
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
  • 1 dash stevia powder

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the apple and cook for about 4 minutes until tender. Stir in the quinoa, pumpkin seeds, coconut, cinnamon, ginger (if using), and stevia to taste, cook until warmed through.