No oatmeal? NO PROBLEM! This week I ran out of oatmeal! Yep, considering the fact that I haven't really done a real grocery run since before my emergency appendectomy surgery 3 weeks ago it was bound to happen. But as I was going through my cupboards I realized I do have a TON of quinoa.
Quinoa is a GREAT protein packed seed, not a grain! Quinoa is gluten free and also has 9 essential amino acids that our bodies need. Plus it is high in fiber, magnesium, B- vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and antioxidants. Coming in with a whopping 8 grams of protein per 1 cup. And it also can take on any flavor you give it. I haven't been utilizing quinoa as much as I should. Most people eat it as a side or on top of salads, and I can't stand it that way. But as an oatmeal alternative, I can do that! NEW GOAL: Alternate Quinoa and Oatmeal in my mornings so that I am getting the good stuff my body needs and to use up the quinoa that I have! ENTER, healthy recipes that I can do!
Check out these recipe ideas for a healthy quinoa breakfast!
PUMPKIN SPICED BREAKFAST QUINOA
5 INGREDIENT QUINOA SUPERFOOD BREAKFAST BOWL
BREAKFAST QUINOA RICE PUDDING
VANILLA BEAN BREAKFAST QUINOA
QUINOA CEAREAL WITH CARAMELIZED BANANAS
APPLE PIE QUINOA
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