Cranberry Vanilla Quinoa
Prep Time
5 minutes (6-8 hours slow cook time)
Number of Servings
2
Ingredients
  • [q:1 1/2] cups quinoa 
  • [q:2 1/2] cups vanilla-flavored almond milk, plus more as needed
  • [q:1/4] cup dried cranberries
  • [q:1/2] cup unsweetened applesauce
  • [q:1/2] tsp vanilla extract (or scrape [q:1/4] tsp vanilla paste from a split whole vanilla bean
  • [q:1/8] tsp stevia (optional)
  • Slivered almonds, for serving
Directions
  1. The night before: Rinse quinoa in a mesh strainer to remove bitter coating.
  2. Oil crock of your slow cooker.
  3. Combine quinoa, milk, cranberries, applesauce, vanilla, and stevia in slow cooker.
  4. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  5. In the morning: Stir quinoa, and taste and adjust seasonings, or add more liquid. Top with slivered almonds.