One thing that is always prepped in my refrigerator is a big bowl of quinoa. Quinoa is a magic grain in my opinion because it can easily be made into savory and sweet dishes. Quinoa is highly nutritious and is considered a complete protein because it contains all nine essential amino acids. It is also a good source of fiber, iron, magnesium, and various beneficial antioxidants :-) Quinoa has a low glycemic index which is something I have been paying more attention to lately. Additionally, it contains a fair amount of healthy fats, including omega-3 fatty acids. Are you excited about quinoa yet? Full disclosure, Mike does not love it. He tolerates it because I use it so much but he prefers rice. What does he know right?
Lately, I have been into making quinoa breakfast bowls. I think I overdid oatmeal so I have been looking for a change. These bowls really do not require a formal recipe but I wanted to give you a guideline. Honestly, you can make these by just adding any type of milk and whatever sweetener you want then throw in any toppings you have handy.
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup desired fruit
- 2 tbsp your favorite nuts
Instructions
- Place your cooked quinoa in a cereal bowl.
- Gently warm it on the stove or microwave, I do not like mine to be too hot.
- Add in your milk and maple syrup and give it a stir.
- Add your favorite toppings and mix well.
- Told you it was easy :-)
