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Toddler Treat: Fruity Quinoa Breakfast Cereal
Warm breakfast cereals are a great start on a cold winter morning. Quinoa cooks quickly which makes it a perfect choice for breakfast. It's also packed with nutrition that will energize your child for a busy day.Article continues below
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup diced apples
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- Milk
- Maple Syrup
In a saucepan add quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add apples and cinnamon; cover and simmer until water is absorbed (about 10 more minutes). Serve with milk and sweeten to taste with maple syrup.
Makes 4 toddler or 2 adult servings.
About the authors: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are the mothers of five children and founders of Fresh Baby www.freshbaby.com. They also publish Fresh Ideas, a free, monthly newsletter that provides healthy eating ideas for the whole family.
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