Guest Writer for Wake Up World
Breakfast is my favourite meal, and I never, ever, go without it. My general rule is to eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper.
For me, breakfast is always nutritious and healthy. It jump-starts my metabolism. It’s the fuel that gets me going so I can face the day ahead. I cannot emphasise how vitally important breakfast is to get you started on your day. You have just had maybe 10 to 12 hours of not eating – your body needs sustenance and is ready to be refueled.
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Most mornings I have quinoa porridge and I always mix between quinoa and chia, quinoa and oats, or quinoa and polenta. Quinoa, pronounced keen-wah, is a grain-like seed. Quinoa is complete protein food, which means it includes all of the eight essential amino acids that are needed for growth and repair.
It is a complex carbohydrate, high in vitamins and minerals, and gluten free. Sometimes I use quinoa flakes and other times I use the traditional quinoa seed. It is so very easy and quick to do, plus it is jam-packed with nutrition!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 1
Ingredients:
¼ cup/34 g quinoa
½ cup/118 ml water
¼ cup/60 ml almond milk
1 Tbsp./15 ml pure maple syrup
Toppings: Almonds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, mixed berries, banana, bee pollen (one of the most nutritious foods on the planet, which contains a myriad of health benefits), etc.
Directions:
1.) Add quinoa and ½ cup water to saucepan. Cook on low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it has reached a creamy texture (normally takes about 15 minutes).
2.) Add a dash of maple syrup to sweeten.
3.) Remove quinoa from pan and add to bowl and let cool for a few minutes.
4.) Add almond milk (less or more than ¼ cup depending on consistency you prefer) and stir.
5.) Add toppings (feel free to get creative and add anything you desire!)
About the Author
Belinda Anderson is a loving wife, proud mother of two precious boys, business owner, Pilates and meditation teacher, holistic life coach, writer, and author of Living from the Inside Out, A Guide to Healing and Transforming your Life from Within.
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