Strawberry Coconut Quinoa Jar
Quinoa cooked with milk makes for a great protein-packed alternative to oatmeal. Plus it's an excellent source of magnesium for added blood sugar benefits!
Make ahead and pop in the microwave for a quick just-sweet-enough weekday grab.
Make ahead and pop in the microwave for a quick just-sweet-enough weekday grab.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 415kcal
Equipment
- saucepan
- mason jars
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup quinoa dry
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1 cup strawberries chopped
- 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 4 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
To prepare quinoa
- Add dry quinoa and milk to a small saucepan on the stove.
- Heat until it reaches a high simmer stirring as needed to prevent the milk from burning.
- Reduce the heat to low and cover for 10-15 minutes.
Assemble Jars
- While quinoa cooks, remove stems and chop strawberries.
- Once all liquid is absorbed add 1/2- 3/4 cup quinoa into a bowl, or mason jar if preparing ahead.
- Top quinoa with maple syrup, chopped strawberries, and dried coconut.
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 758mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 262mg | Iron: 3mg
