Apricot Quinoa Cereal

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 cup apricot nectar
• 1/2 cup millet
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp ground mace

Directions:

In a 2 quart saucepan, bring the water, apricot nectar, apricots, cinnamon, and mace to a boil. Rinse the Quinoa according to the package instructions. Add the quinoa and millet to the saucepan. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Partially cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Press the cottage cheese through a sieve into a small bowl. Stir in the maple syrup. Stir the mixture into the cereal. Serve warm.

Serves 4

Nutrients per Serving
Calories: 322
Protein: 8.8 g
Carbohydrates: 68 g
Fat: 2.7 g
Fiber: 6.3 g
Sodium: 65 mg
Potassium: 650 mg
Phosphorus: 216 mg

Maple Quinoa Squares

Bottom Layer:

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine (8 Tbsp)
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa flour
• 1/4 cup icing sugar
• 1 tsp maple flavoring

Mix the above ingredients together and pat into a 9-inch square pan. Bake in pre-heated 350 oven for 15 minutes.

Top Layer:

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp quinoa flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 Tbsp maple flavoring

Combine above ingredients and pour over warm, baked bottom layer. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. While they're still warm, sprinkle with icing sugar. Cut into small squares.

Makes approx 12 servings

Nutrients Per Serving:
Calories: 208
Protein: 3.3 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fat: 9 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Sodium: 69 mg
Potassium: NA
Phosphorus: NA

Quinoa Crunch

Makes about 3 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sprouted, uncooked quinoa
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. place the quinoa in a strainer and rinse thoroughly until the water runs clean. Shake to dry the quinoa, draining as much water as possible.
3. in a bowl, mix all ingredients. Spread into a thin layer on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.
4. bake for 14-20 minutes or until quinoa starts browning
5. remove and let cool. Break into pieces.
6. enjoy on top of yogurt and allowed fruit

Nutrition facts per serving (quinoa crunch only)
Calories: 136
Protein: 3.8 g
Carbohydrate: 22 g
Fat: 4 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Potassium: 173 mg
Phosphorus: 129 mg

recipe adapted from Jillian Michaels