Maple Mulberry Quinoa Oatmeal Bowl

• 1/4 cup oats
• 1/4 cup quinoa
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 1/2 cups liquid (milk of choice/water)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste)
• 1 bunch berries of choice
• 1/8 teaspoon orange zest
• Splash milk of choice (optional)

1. In a pot on the stove, combine the oats, quinoa, salt, and 1 cup of liquid. Bring to a gentle simmer, and cook on low heat while stirring. Continue to cook so that the grains absorb the liquid, and begin to plump up.
2. After about 5 minutes, most of the liquid will be gone, but the quinoa will still be hard. Add the rest of the liquid, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.
3. You'll know the grains are done when the liquid is gone and the quinoa looks like a little spiral. You can cook more or less, depending on your preferred tenderness. Turn off the heat and toss in the berries, giving them a gentle stir, just enough so that the heat up and become a bit jammy.
4. Transfer all to a bowl or dish. Top with orange zest, extra berries, a splash of milk, and/or maple syrup. Enjoy!

oats, quinoa, salt, liquid, vanilla, cinnamon, maple syrup, choice, orange zest, milk

Taken from food52.com/recipes/29924-maple-mulberry-quinoa-oatmeal-bowl (may not work)