2 Great Tasting Quinoa Breakfasts

Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah")is the mother of all grains.It is also sold as a dry product, much like oatmeal flakes. It is a great way to add a complete protein to your healthiest way of eating.It is a good source of dietary fiber, high in magnesium and iron.Quinoa is gluten-free and considered easy to digest.It is definitely a high-protein breakfast food.
The following educational video about Quinoa will give you a better idea of this "Superfood".



Recipe #1 Quinoa cereal with fresh fruit

Prep and cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 cup organic Quinoa
1 cup water (or you can also use coconut water)
sea salt to taste

Topping
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup blueberries
2 Tbsps. pumpkin seeds
2 Tbsps. sliced almonds
Top with 1/2 cup of dairy-free milk alternative (almond milk or coconut milk)
1 tsp. honey (pure maple syrup or agave nectar)

Directions:Preparing Quinoa
1. Place well rinsed Quinoa with water and salt in a saucepan, cover and bring to a boil.
2. Turn the heat to low, keep covered, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Quinoa Breakfast
1. Divide Quinoa between two bowls, adding one half of the rolled oats on top.
2. Top each bowl with half of the blueberries, pumpkin seeds and almonds.
3. Serve with almond milk and honey.

Serves 2

One of my readers sent me the following recipe, its sounds delicious! Thank you Caroline.

Recipe #2 Warm and Nutty Cinnamon Quinoa

Ingredients
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
1 cup organic Quinoa (rinse Quinoa before cooking)
2 cups fresh blueberries
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Directions:
Combine milk,water and Quinoa in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed.Turn off heat; let stand covered 5 minutes.Stir in blueberries and cinnamon(you can also add a little stevia to sweeten); transfer to four bowls and top with pecans and walnuts.

The video below is a quick way to see just how easy it really is to make such a quick, delicious and nutritious breakfast for everyone in the family.



Enjoy!

Sylvie Thibert