Killer Grain & Seed Cereal

3.98 from 67 votes

Looking for a high protein breakfast to start your day off right that doesn't involve eggs, dairy or gluten? Here's the recipe you've been waiting for!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: All

Keyword: buckwheat, cereal, chia, hemp, quinoa

Servings: servings

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Andrea Mut

Ingredients

Toasted Quinoa

1 cup quinoa, rinsed well and drained
4 cups water
1 tablespoon olive, avocado, coconut or grapeseed oil
½ teaspoon salt

Killer Grain & Seed Cereal

1 cup toasted quinoa
1 cup chia seeds
1 cup buckwheat, whole kernels or groats
1 cup hemp hearts/seeds

Instructions

For the toasted quinoa

Rinse quinoa in a mesh sieve over cold running water for about 2 minutes. Let drain.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add quinoa. Turn down to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Drain really well.
Turn the oven broiler to high and position a rack in top third of oven.
Put well drained quinoa back in the pot and mix in olive oil and salt. Spread thinly and evenly on a baking sheet.
Broil for 8-10 minutes (times may vary depending on your oven). Watch it carefully and stir half way through. You will hear it start to pop and it will start to toast. Keep a very close eye in the last half of broiling. Alternative method: If you have more time or find broiling too tricky, you can bake the quinoa at 350F for approximately one hour, stirring every 15 minutes until dry and crispy. There should be no moisture left so if necessary lower the oven rack and toast a little longer until it is dry and crispy. For extra insurance, turn off the oven and let the quinoa cool down in the oven.
When done let cool completely on the tray. It must be cooled completely before mixing with the other ingredients.
Store any extra toasted quinoa in an airtight container in the fridge and use to top breakfast cereals, yogurt, salads, grilled vegetables etc.

Killer Grain & Seed Cereal

Mix together all 4 ingredients and keep in an airtight container in the fridge.
To make cereal, add ¼ cup of boiling water to 2 tablespoon cereal mix (more or less for thinner or thicker texture). Let stand, covered with a plate, for 3-5 mins or until desired softness is reached. Serve topped with any combination of the suggested toppings above or create your own!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.

Notes

Storage - Cereal can be stored in the fridge for 1 month.
Extra toasted quinoa is delicious on top of yogurt, other cereals, salads, grilled vegetables, popcorn etc. You will soon be addicted!
Nutritional facts are based on one serving of cereal only. They are an estimate only and have not been approved by a Registered Dietitian.

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