When it comes to breakfast it is so easy to grab the old stand-bys. Foods you don't have to think about as you are running out the door or those items that are easy and affordable to buy at your local Starbucks. The usual suspects: bagels, fruit and yogurt, instant oatmeal, scones... the doughy, sweet list goes on. However, with the smallest time invested on a Sunday or Monday night you can have a delicious and filling breakfast that will power you through the whole morning.
In fact I had this breakfast yesterday and shockingly made it through until nearly 4pm with little hint of hunger (very unlike me.. I don't miss a meal).
If you haven't used quinoa before it is an AMAZING grain. Gluten-free, super high in protein (most in its class), quick to cook and similarly to couscous can me made into anything. You can find it in most stores these days including the bulk foods section.
And if you been following my entries about Dampness .. you can guess this is a great breakfast option to drain that excess Dampness right out of your body.
Quinoa Porridge
serves 4
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups of water
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of allspice (or nutmeg)
1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
1 cup of unsweetened almond or rice milk
1 apple diced
1/2 cup or blueberries
1/2 cup of strawberries
1/2 cup of pecans or walnuts
honey (optional)
1. Add quinoa, water, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt to small pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until most of the water has been absorbed.
2. Add milk and simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, stir occasionally. Stir in apples, berries and nuts and remove from heat.
3. Let sit covered for 10 minutes while the porridge thickens. Drizzle with honey before serving if desired.
Nutrition per serving : 307 calories/14g fat/8g protein/40g carbs/6g fiber/159mg sodium
Original recipe courtesy of Natural Solutions, April 2010. Modifications courtesy of Me.
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