Cozy Quinoa Smoothie (Printable Version)

Nutrient-packed blend of cooked quinoa, banana, apple, and warm spices for a wholesome start.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, cooled

02 - 1 large ripe banana

03 - 1/2 apple, cored and chopped

04 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based such as almond or oat)

05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

07 - 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey (optional)

08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

09 - Pinch of salt

10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

11 - 1 tablespoon nut butter (almond or peanut)

01 - If quinoa is not pre-cooked, prepare it according to package directions and allow it to cool to room temperature.

02 - Place cooked quinoa, banana, apple, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup or honey if using, vanilla extract, and salt into a blender.

03 - Incorporate optional add-ins such as chia seeds or nut butter to enhance flavor and nutrition.

04 - Blend the mixture on high speed until the texture is smooth and creamy.

05 - Taste the mixture and modify sweetness or spice levels as preferred.

06 - Pour into serving glasses and enjoy immediately. For a chilled version, add ice cubes before blending.

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It combines the unexpected goodness of cooked quinoa with sweet fruits in a way that almost feels indulgent
Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg turn a simple smoothie into a comforting ritual

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Chilling the quinoa beforehand is the key to a nice smooth texture rather than clumps
Adding a pinch of salt enhances all the other flavors more than you’d expect

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Always cool your quinoa fully for the creamiest smoothie without grainy textures
A small pinch of salt is a secret that lifts all the flavors beautifully