Mom always said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
It’s a time to provide your body with the fuel it needs to get energized for the day ahead. She was so right! Thanks Mom…
For many, breakfast is an afterthought and it’s a mad dash to get out the door. If this is you, imagine how you would feel if you allowed yourself a little more time in the morning to nourish the body that’s going to carry you through your day.
Have a big day ahead? The protein and fibre in my warm Quinoa-Chia Oatmeal will get you started right.
Quinoa-Chia Oatmeal
Total Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ tablespoons steel cut oats
- 1 ½ tablespoons uncooked quinoa
- 1 ½ tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon milled flaxseed
- ½ or ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- â…“ cup water
- ¼ cup coconut almond milk
- Frozen Berries or banana slices
- Handful of sliced almonds or walnut pieces
- Maple syrup, honey, or monk fruit sweetener
Make it:
- Combine dry ingredients in a small saucepan.
- Add water and bring to a boil. Simmer on low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding almond milk as the dry ingredients expand.
- Add frozen berries until warm.
- Pour into a dish and add banana slices and top with almonds or walnuts.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or honey to taste.
- Go out and seize the day!
Tell Me:
Are you a breakfast lover, or do you often skip it? You can have this oatmeal as a late morning snack if you feel better doing so. Let me know what works best for you. Please comment below and share it with your friends!
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Blessings,
Sheila
