Toasted Quinoa Cereal with Pistachio and Figs

Crunchy, toasty and oh-so-packed with protein, this perfectly spiced bowl of quinoa makes a great topper for coconut yogurt, fruit and smoothies, or pair it with milk for a cereal alternative. It keeps for months in a sealed container (keep in the fridge for best results) which means you can be enjoying this for breakfast whenever you please!

TOASTED QUINOA CEREAL WITH PISTACHIO AND FIGS [VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE]

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 2 tablespoons pistachios
• About 3-4 figs, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup or brown rice syrup (optional)
• 3 ounces non-dairy yogurt (about one single-serve container)

PREPARATION

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or if you don’t have parchment, alumninum foil, shiny side down).
3. In a medium bowl, combine quinoa, pistachios, figs, coconut oil, cinnamon and maple/brown rice syrup (if using), stirring to coat evenly. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt, then transfer to a single layer on the baking sheet.
4. Bake 5 minutes, stir, then return to the oven for 5 minutes more. Quinoa should be lightly toasted and a little golden in color. Remove from the oven and cool completely.
5. Portion yogurt into a bowl and top with half of the quinoa cereal. Store the remaining cereal in a glass storage container for the next day!

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