Cinnamon Churro Watermelon Rind Fries + Ways to Use the Whole Watermelon

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Trust me here, Churro Watermelon Rind Fries are a good thing. In fact, this easy watermelon snack recipe is a REALLY, REALLY GOOD THING that tastes yummy, reduces food waste, and can be made in the air fryer in minutes.

Cinnamon Watermelon Rind Fries in Air Fryer Cinnamon

Your mouth is probably hanging open for a couple reasons. The first is you may not have known you can actually (and should) eat watermelon rind. Sadly, watermelon rind is the most tossed away part of the fruit by far. Why not rescue it for a recipe and reduce watermelon food waste?! Just cut off the off the thin green skin layer and then chop, dice, slice, shred or otherwise prep the mild white part of the rind for use in recipes like smoothies, salsas, salads, appetizers and more.

Check out how easy it is to make watermelon rind fries!

You also might be surprised that cinnamon (the primary flavor in Mexican churros, those little fried cinnamon-sugar pastries) is AMAZING on watermelon. Something about the earthy, woody flavors of this warming spice adds something extra to watermelon – and watermelon rinds. Watermelon rinds are mild and play well with a variety of spices. 

Cinnamon Churro Watermelon Rind Fries made in Air Fryer, a healthy snack that uses the whole watermelon. Economical and reduces food waste!
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What surprised me was how easy these watermelon rind fries were to make in an air fryer with little mess. I simply sliced rinds into French fry-sized pieces and then rolled into cinnamon mixed with a stevia baking blend (you can also use regular table sugar, I’m moderating carbs over here).  After an 8-minute session in my air fryer (flipping once), these tasty morsels came out sweet and delicious with a pleasantly firm and slightly chewy texture – not soggy, or mushy or messy. Delicious served with vanilla yogurt as a dipping sauce!

Check out these other ways to use the whole watermelon – the rind, the juice, the flesh and (if your watermelon has ‘em), seeds.

Use the watermelon rind to make a cheap centerpiece decoration for your summer entertaining.

Watermelon Rind: Rise and “rind,” put chopped up rind in your breakfast smoothies or use in a relish for dinner like watermelon rind kimchi. OR, how about something completely different – use a scooped out half watermelon rind (skin on) as a compostable vase or potting vessel.  After making my watermelon rind fries, I had even MORE scraps of rind, so I got crafty and made a quick centerpiece for a summer pool party – a fish!  Get creative – and check out my pin story <<insert link>> on other food hacks and ways to repurpose the rind!

Watermelon Juice and The Fit Fork
All the watermelon juice in this sports bottle was drained off a large watermelon that was sitting cut-up in my fridge

Watermelon Juice: Comprised of 92% water, watermelons are prolific juice-makers and a smart choice for staying hydrated. There are a couple ways to get juice from your watermelon. The first way is to drain the seeped-out juice from a watermelon – both from the actual cutting up session, to the juice that seeps out overnight. I drain this juice off daily, and also think it helps the watermelon flesh stay fresher in the fridge. A plus of this method is that you get to enjoy all the flesh of the fruit to, but a negative is having to wait for juice to seep out. So, not the best method if you need a lot of watermelon juice at once. Blending up watermelon chunks and straining off the pulp is the second way to get watermelon juice (watch this watermelon juice tutorial) – it’s fast and makes a lot, but you lose the flesh. It’s a super solution to “save” a watermelon that’s become overly ripe. Use juice in smoothies, cocktails, popsicles and other sweet treats. It can also be used as a cooking liquid for quinoa or oats!

Grilled Watermelon Plank with Cherry Balsamic Relish
Grilled Watermelon Plank with Cherry Balsamic Salsa

Watermelon Flesh: Chunks, wedges, balls, fries, balls, diced – there are so many ways to cut up watermelon flesh. Of course, watermelon is delicious unadorned, but it’s also exciting dressed up with simple seasonings. Check out these four ways to season watermelon that will blow your mind. Watermelon is also adds nutrition and sweet yum to every recipe category in existence. Works in sweet OR savory recipes! Watermelon.org has a drool-worthy watermelon recipe collection and I’m pretty proud of my own creations too, like Grilled Watermelon with Cherry Balsamic Salsa, and lots of others — just type “watermelon” in my search bar!

Watermelon seeds on watermelon seed butter toast!

Watermelon Seeds:  Most watermelons these days are the seedless variety. But, if you see those little white unmatured hulls, they are just fine to eat. And, so are the big black seeds for that matter, they are just like any other seed and offer plant protein along with other beneficial nutrients! If you have a bunch of black seeds, toss them with olive oil and a bit of salt before roasting in the oven at 325F for about 20 minutes. Then, crack open the hull and eat the tender seed in the center (like a sunflower seed eating experience) I’ve written and entire post singling about the wonders of watermelon seeds with recipe ideas too, check it out!

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Cinnamon Churro Watermelon Rind Fries
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

Don't toss away the watermelon rind! Use it to make an easy, nutrition and yummy snack that is also economical and helps prevent food waste.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Keyword: air fryer, churro, cinnamon, food waste, fruit, pork rind, watermelon
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. watermelon rind
  • ¼ cup sugar or stevia baking blend
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 6- ounce vanilla yogurt carton
Instructions
  1. Use paring knife to slice green skin off rind and discard.
  2. Cut rind into approximate finger-sized portions (like the size of a thicker fry)
  3. In shallow bowl, mix together sweetener and cinnamon.
  4. Roll each piece of rind through mixture, coating all sides a bit.
  5. Place in basket tray of pre-heated (375F) air fryer and air fry for approximately 8-9 minutes, flipping once after about 4 or 5 minutes.

  6. Serve warm vanilla yogurt as dipping sauce.

Cinnamon Protein Waffles – Gluten-Free, Low-carb

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Fuel up for your day with Cinnamon Protein Waffles, a quick and easy protein powder breakfast idea that tastes decadent enough to be dessert yet is packed with protein, lower in carbs, and boasts no added sugar. Plus, gluten-free, vegetarian and paleo-friendly.

A single-serving batch of Cinnamon Protein Waffles can be whipped up in minutes to help fuel you’re the day’s adventures (or endless task of errands, by default). Gluten-free, no added sugar, and low in carbs. Simple to scale up for meal prep and store in freezer.

A protein waffle recipe for one, a single batch makes either four waffles in a mini waffle iron, or one large waffle in a traditional (4-square) waffle iron. And, let me mention from experience – eating all four waffles is VERY filling and the macros are amazing. The entire batch is only 222 calories, with 9g carb, 8g fat and 27g protein. Toppings are extra though, please note!

A single-serving batch of Cinnamon Protein Waffles can be whipped up in minutes to help fuel you’re the day’s adventures (or endless task of errands, by default). Gluten-free, no added sugar, and low in carbs. Simple to scale up for meal prep and store in freezer.   For more protein powder recipes and easy breakfast ideas, visit thefitfork.com
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The featured ingredient in this cinnamon protein powder waffle is, you guessed it . . . protein powder! Use the protein powder product of your choice, but I am a fan of the plant-based Clean Lean Protein from Nuzest (I used the Smooth Vanilla flavor for this recipe). Here’s a Nuzest protein powder coupon (also good for their other nutrition products) – THEFITFORK15

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Other Ingredients in Simple Cinnamon Protein Waffles:

Green Banana Flour:  This alternative “flour” is packed with minerals, loaded with gut-helping prebiotics and can help reduce your glycemic load. It’s also naturally gluten-free. You may swap in an equal amount of another flour, if preferred.  Like a coconut flour, oat flour, a gluten-free blend, or traditional wheat flours.

Egg: The incredible, edible egg adds 6g of protein to this recipe and help keep the waffles ligher and fluffier – not like some sort of protein powder brick.

Almond Milk: or, another unsweetened milk alternative

Ground Cinnamon: Cinnamon is an amazing superfood spice! I like using Ceylon Cinnamon, referred to by many as the one “true cinnamon.” It offers a great source of cinnamaldehyde, the essential oil that provides the signature cinnamon flavor and smell – along with assisting in certain metabolic, infections, digestive and/or respiratory disorders.  The studies with cinnamon that have grabbed my attention is how the spice can help lower blood sugar, and thusly may have positive implications for those with/or avoiding diabetes and metabolic syndromes.

Making Cinnamon Protein Waffles:

Start by whisking egg in a small bowl and then stir in the remaining ingredients.

The batter should be a medium thickness, meaning “pourable” but not too runny. If your batter seems too gloppy, add more almond milk (a teaspoon at a time). If too thin, add more flour, a half-teaspoon at a time.

Make sure to pre-heat waffle iron. My protein waffles did not stick to the iron at all, but it was a new mini waffle iron, with non-stick coating. If needed, oil or spray the waffle iron plates as needed.

Meal Prepping and Freezing Waffles with Protein Powder:

To freeze cinnamon protein waffles, allow them to cool completely, in a single layer. If you used a large waffle iron, pull them apart along the perforation to make single pieces. Place waffles on pan in the freezer for about an hour to “pre freeze.” This will keep them from ultimately sticking together in the bag.

Transfer partially frozen cinnamon waffles into a zip-top bag or storage container and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

You can reheat frozen waffles in the toaster. Or, also in an oven preheated to 350F for 10 minutes, or air-fryer set at 390 F for 5 minutes or until thoroughly warmed and crispy.

Although this vanilla protein powder waffle recipe is written for a individual portion, you can meal prep it my simply multiplying how many servings you’d like. For example, 1 1/3 cup of protein powder, 4 eggs, 1 cup almond milk, ¼ cup green banana flour and 1 tsp baking soda would allow you to meal prep protein waffles and stock your freezer for busy mornings.

Optional Apple Maple Topping for Cinnamon Protein Waffles :

A single-serving batch of Cinnamon Protein Waffles can be whipped up in minutes to help fuel you’re the day’s adventures (or endless task of errands, by default). Gluten-free, no added sugar, and low in carbs. Simple to scale up for meal prep and store in freezer.

Need protein waffle topping ideas?! On of my favorites is the sugar-free maple apple topping you see in the photo below. Simply dice up 1/4 of an apple and microwave with a pat of butter until softened. Then, stir in 1/4 cup sugar-free maple flavored syrup before drizzling all over your cinnamon waffles with protein powder.

Double Chocolate Protein Waffles

AND, if you’re a chocolate fan, you’ll not want to miss my Double Chocolate Protein Waffles – another delicious way to incorporate more plant-based protein into your morning. A very similar recipe to the Cinnamon Protein Waffles – only with flavor changes!

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Simple Cinnamon Protein Waffles – Low Carb and Gluten Free

A single-serving batch of Cinnamon Protein Waffles can bewhipped up in minutes to help fuel you’re the day’s adventures (or endless taskof errands, by default). Gluten-free, no added sugar, and low in carbs. Simple to scale up for meal prep and store in freezer.

Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Keyword: cinnamon, low carb, protein powder, waffles
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 220 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk plus a little more if batter super thick
  • 2/3 cup plant-based protein powder I used Nuzest Smooth Vanilla
  • 1 tbsp green banana flour or another type flour
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Wisk egg, stir in almond milk. Mix in protein powder, flour and cinnamon until combined.

  2. Heat mini waffle iron (or large iron). Pour ¼ batter into mini iron (or all batter into large 4-section iron), close lid and cook until indicator light goes off.

Repeat with remaining batter.  Top as desired.
Recipe Notes

Macros (for 4 mini waffles or 1 large waffle with 4 squares. Toppings not included

220 calories, 8g fat, 9g carbs, 27g protein

No-Bake Coffee Nut Protein Brownie Bites | Low-carb

Confession: I have a major sweet tooth. In order to curb “need it now” cravings, I plan ahead to have more mindful treats on hand, like these No-Bake Coffee Nut Protein Brownie Bites.

These rich and satisfying low carb brownie bites seems so decadent –but it’s actually a sugar-free brownie bite that is loaded with protein. Ingredients like plant-based protein powder, nut butter, and an assortment of chopped nuts boost each brownie ball with more than 7g protein to help keep you satiated. A great snack on the go, quick boost between meals of for post-workout nutrition.

This easy protein bite recipe is a quick-to-fix snack that requires absolutely no baking and only about 10 minutes of your time to prep.

These rich and satisfying low carb brownie bites seems so decadent –but it’s actually a sugar-free brownie bite that is loaded with protein. Ingredients like plant-based protein powder, nut butter, and an assortment of chopped nuts boost each brownie ball with more than 7g protein to help keep you satiated. A great snack on the go, quick boost between meals of for post-workout nutrition.
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These rich and satisfying chocolate treat seems so decadent – but it’s actually a low carb brownie bite that is loaded with protein. Ingredients like Clean Lean Protein Powder in Real Coffee Flavor, your nut butter of choice (I used walnut butter) and a load of chopped mixed nuts boost each brownie ball with more than 7g protein to help keep you satiated.

These rich and satisfying low carb brownie bites seems so decadent –but it’s actually a sugar-free brownie bite that is loaded with protein. Ingredients like plant-based protein powder, nut butter, and an assortment of chopped nuts boost each brownie ball with more than 7g protein to help keep you satiated. A great snack on the go, quick boost between meals of for post-workout nutrition.
More than 7g protein each!

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These rich and satisfying low carb brownie bites seems so decadent –but it’s actually a sugar-free brownie bite that is loaded with protein. Ingredients like plant-based protein powder, nut butter, and an assortment of chopped nuts boost each brownie ball with more than 7g protein to help keep you satiated. A great snack on the go, quick boost between meals of for post-workout nutrition.

Make a batch of these low-carb, keto-friendly brownie bites today! Only 2.4 net carbs per brownie bite. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for about a week – or longer term in the freezer (defrost in the fridge though, not the freezer, or they may become blobs).

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No-Bake Coffee Nut Protein Brownie Bites | Low Carb
Prep Time
10 mins
chilling
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
 

These rich and satisfying low carb brownie bites seems so decadent –but it’s actually a sugar-free brownie bite that is loaded with protein. Ingredients like plant-based protein powder, nut butter, and an assortment of chopped nuts boost each brownie ball with more than 7g protein to help keep you satiated. A great snack on the go, quick boost between meals of for post-workout nutrition.

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: keto, low carb, paleo, protein powder, sugar-free
Servings: 18 brownie bites
Calories: 121 kcal
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup raw, unsalted nuts a mixture of walnuts, peanuts, almonds, pecans or whatever you like. There is no wrong answer here.
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ cup nut butter of choice I used walnut butter, but peanut butter, almond butter, etc. will also work fine.
  • ¼ cup zero-carb granulated sweetener that measures cup-for-cup with table sugar
  • 3 scoops coffee-flavorted protein powder 75g or about 6 tablespoons Clean Lean Protein, Real Coffee Flavor
  • 2 tsp. instant espresso powder optional, just if you’d like that caffeine energy boost
  • ¼ cup fine-ground almond flour more or less, as needed
  • 2 tablespoons water more or less as needed
Instructions
  1. In the bowl of a food processor add the walnuts and sea salt. Process on high for 5 to 10 seconds, or until the nuts are broken up into small pieces.
  2. Add the cocoa powder, nut butter, zero-carb sweetener, protein powder and espresso powder (optional) Process until well combined and batter starts coming together. Add almond flour or water, one tablespoon at a time, as needed to achieve the right consistency. The mixture should be somewhat crumbly, but holds together when smooshed.
  3. Roll the dough between the palms of your hand to form in 18 bite-sized balls, place on baking sheet.
  4. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 10-15 minutes or until firm and enjoy!
  5. Store in fridge for up to a week, or keep in freezer for longer term storage.
Recipe Notes

Sugar-Free Chocolate Caramel Whipped Coffee with Collagen (Low Carb)

Sugar-Free Chocolate Caramel Whipped Coffee with Collagen let’s you create a coffee-shop experience at home with multiple benefits!  Whipped coffee (also called Dalgona) is a trend that is definitely meets and exceeds all the buzz!

Sugar Free Chocolate Caramel Whipped Coffee is an impressive yet easy coffee beverage to make -- and much more economical than going out, too! Serve warm or cold over ice. Low carb and friendly for Keto diets, diary-free, vegan and paleo diets. Collagen adds additional nutrients along with a protein boost. 128 cal, 2g net carb, 5.6g fat, 14.3g protein

This Chocolate Caramel Dalgona is a decadent-tasting coffee beverage that blends two classic flavors — chocolate and caramel – that are beloved pairings in most everyone’s cuppa Joe.  

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Check out more benefits of Caramel Chocolate Whipped Coffee which you can serve warm or cold depending on your mood:

Venti: When it comes to coffee, more is better in my book! That’s why I made this chocolate coffee dalgona “venti” sized, measuring in at over 20 ounces. However, if that’s too much caffeine for you, half the recipe or share with a friend.

Sugar Free: Using sugar-free coffee syrups and products that inherently have no sugar or have been sweetened with a natural, low-carb option (like Stevia) means this remains a low-carb coffee beverage.

Economical: Instead of $6+ you might pay in a gourmet coffee shop, this caramel chocolate whipped coffee is a fraction of the cost – I’d say just under a dollar, and that’s including a serving of collagen powder which is amazing for your health.

Collagen-Boosted: A serving of collagen hydrolysate (in a caramel flavor) is added to the almond milk before topping with the espresso foam. This not only creates the rich caramel flavor, but boosts the drink with 12g of protein and benefits for bones, joints, skin, gut and more. 

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I used the Daily Joint Collagen from Great Lakes Wellness save 10% with code THEFITFORK10OFF.  You can also use a plain flavor collagen and mix a tablespoon of sugar-free caramel syrup into the milk.

Sugar Free Chocolate Caramel Whipped Coffee is an impressive yet easy coffee beverage to make -- and much more economical than going out, too! Serve warm or cold over ice. Low carb and friendly for Keto diets, diary-free, vegan and paleo diets. Collagen adds additional nutrients along with a protein boost. 128 cal, 2g net carb, 5.6g fat, 14.3g protein

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Sugar Free Chocolate Caramel Whipped Coffee
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

Sugar Free Chocolate Caramel Whipped Coffee is an impressive yet easy coffee beverage to make — and much more economical than going out, too! Serve warm or cold over ice. Low carb and friendly for Keto diets with 2g net carbohydrate.

Course: Beverage, Drinks
Keyword: caramel, chocolate, coffee, dalgona, keto, low carb
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 128 kcal
Ingredients
  • 18 oz. almond milk
  • 2 tbsp. Great Lakes Wellness “Daily Joint” Collagen Classic Caramel Flavor
  • 2 oz. boiling water
  • 2 tbsp. instant espresso
  • 2 tbsp. sugar-free chocolate syrup for coffee
  • Optional garnish: sugar-free chocolate dessert syrup
Instructions
  1. Warm milk or keep cold, depending on preference.
  2. Stir in collagen until combined; set mixture aside.
  3. Boil water in bowl in microwave. Add instant espresso and sugar-free chocolate coffee syrup to hot water and use coffee frother to whip for 2 to 3 minutes, until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently pour espresso mixture and froth over milk.
  5. Drizzle with sugar-free dessert chocolate syrup, if desired.
Recipe Notes

Per 20-ounce serving: 128 cal, 2g net carb, 5.6g fat, 14.3g protein

Vanilla Pear Quinoa Breakfast Bake

Quinoa get a what, what?! My recipe for Vanilla Pear Quinoa Breakfast “Bake” is a nice change from oats, whips up in just 5-6 minutes, and is a deliciously warm and satisfying way to fuel autumn adventures thanks to simple, wholesome ingredients.

Treat yourself to a warm and cozy breakfast, enjoy the health benefits and nourishment of quinoa studded with chia seeds, pears, pecans and toasted coconut! So delicious and only 5 to 6 minutes to make!

I’m a big fan of eating quinoa for breakfast! Typically, I have cooked it alongside steel cut oats in a breakfast casserole with pretty much every flavor combination you can imagine! Check out the Master Recipe for Breakfast Quinoa Casserole HERE!

However, a 9 x 11-inch quinoa breakfast casserole yields enough for a crowd (also making it ideal for meal prep). However, sometimes you just don’t have the time or freezer space to meal prep – and a quick quinoa breakfast bowl like this is ideal. It only takes 5 to 6 minutes to make, start to finish!

It’s a hearty breakfast that offers good carbs to fuel an active day, along with LOTS of fiber and 19g protein – an egg helps boost the protein and also “set” up the bake so it’s not all mushy like oatmeal – but more cake-like (for lake of better terminology).

Treat yourself to a warm and cozy breakfast, enjoy the health benefits and nourishment of quinoa studded with chia seeds, pears, pecans and toasted coconut! So delicious and only 5 to 6 minutes to make!
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The recipe is simple, add about a cup of COOKED plain quinoa to a bowl or mug that has a couple inches of headroom to the rim to accommodate cooking (20 – 24 ounce soup deep soup dish works well). You can use any “color” of quinoa, like white, red or a tri-blend. Also stir in chia seeds, a granulated 1:1 ratio sugar alternative (like Monk Fruit baking blend) and dash of Himalayan sea salt. Then you mix in almond milk, a whisked egg, vanilla and about ½ cup diced pear before “baking” in the microwave for 4 minutes or so. Top with toasted pecans, coconut and a little extra pear – and if you like (although not noted in the nutrition facts, some maple syrup or honey – although not really needed, it’s already sweetish).

Forelle Pears -- photo by Jennifer Fisher  thefitfork.com
I used these adorable little Forelle pears, 1 per serving or 1/2 of a larger pear should suffice.

I think you’ll fall in love with this Quinoa Pear Bowl – it’s cozy, filling, healthy and feels really autumnal.

Recipe has 526 calories, 19g protein, 44g net carb, no added sugar, and a whopping 14g dietary fiber. Gluten-free.

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Treat yourself to a warm and cozy breakfast, enjoy the health benefits and nourishment of quinoa studded with chia seeds, pears, pecans and toasted coconut! So delicious and only 5 to 6 minutes to make!
Vanilla Pear Quinoa Breakfast Bake – Single Serve

Treat yourself to a warm and cozy breakfast, enjoy the health benefits and nourishment of quinoa studded with chia seeds, pears, pecans and toasted coconut! So delicious and only 5 to 6 minutes to make!

Keyword: microwave, pear, quinoa
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 538 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa from 1/3 dry
  • 1 tsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tbsp granulated monk fruit or similar 1:1 sugar alternative
  • 1 egg whisked
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 dash Himalayan Sea salt
  • ½ cup chopped pear
  • 2 tsp. toasted pecans
  • 2 tsp. toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
  1. In a 20 to 24-oz bowl or mug, mix together cooked quinoa, cinnamon, granulated monk fruit and chia seeds. Stir in whisked egg, almond milk and vanilla. Add dash of salt. Stir in chopped pear. Microwave for approximately 4 minutes. Garnish with toasted pecans and shredded coconut. Add a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, if desired.
Recipe Notes