HEALTHY QUINOA BREAKFAST BOWLS:
It is now day four of my well needed detox and I can quite honestly say I am feeling a little better already !! Since discovering a large packet of quinoa at the back of my cupboard that I had completely forgotten about I am now finding that my new protein packed brekkie’s are getting me through the morning with a new found vigour.
As we are all aware “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.”
Starting the morning off on the right foot is essential. Especially when you are trying to eat cleaner, make better choices and become healthier.
Quinoa breakfast bowls are not only delicious, they are packed with goodness, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, antioxidants, fibre and protein that help to control hunger and keep you going all morning.
Unlike oats, quinoa is gluten free and can be enjoyed if you have an allergy to gluten.
Orchard Harvest Quinoa Pudding
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
1/2 cup of quinoa (Any colour)
1 cup of water
1 apple, cored
1 pear, cored
1 banana
1/2 teaspoon of sweetener of choice (Raw honey, pure maple syrup, stevia etc.)
A pinch of cinnamon
Toasted walnuts, or almonds
Method
Always rinse and drain quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove the saponin, which can give this grain a bitter taste.
In a medium sized pan, bring the water to boiling point and stir in the quinoa.
Cover the pan and simmer until cooked. (Approximately 15 to 20 minutes).
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and put to one side to rest.
Place the apple and pear in to a blender and puree, then add your choice of sweetener if required. Pour the pureed fruit into a bowl and stir in the quinoa.
Finally add the toasted nuts and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Very Berry Almond Quinoa Porridge
Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa, (any colour) rinsed well and drained
1 cup of almond milk
2 teaspoons of sweetener of choice (Raw honey, pure maple syrup, stevia etc.)
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Handful of fresh berries
Sprinkling of almonds
additional almond milk
Method
Place rinsed and drained quinoa, almond milk, sweetener of choice, and almond extract into a medium sized pan and bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and cover the pan, leaving to simmer until cooked, making sure to stir a few times during cooking. Cook for 10-15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed. In the last few minutes of cooking, feel free to add a little more liquid if required for your desired consistency, water is fine, or additional almond milk.
Divide quinoa into bowls and top with fresh berries, almonds and a splash of additional almond milk
If desired, add a drizzle of your chosen sweetener.
Have fun experimenting with these delicious brekky options, feel free to add any combination of fruits and berries..
Enjoy x