Signature quinoa oatmeal
- MEAL:
- Brekkie
- BENEFITS:
- Gluten free, Gut health, Hormonal health, Vegan-friendly
- DURATION:
- 15-20 min
When & How
One of the healthiest, most balanced and energizing brekkies out there!
Ingredients
(1 serving)
- 40g quinoa (dry weight or 80g if cooked)
- Plant-based unsweetened milk (almond, walnut, cashew or hemp milk)
Optional adds-on to the base:
-
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp chia seeds and/or flaxseeds (they make it creamier)
- ½ grated zucchini or ½ cup cauliflower (I discovered these recipes in Bali. It’s an easy and tasty way to squeeze more veggies into your day)
Method
- Boil quinoa.
- Combine quinoa and milk into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the milk is boiling, drop the temperature down. Stir here and there for about 5 minutes until all the ingredients are well-combined.
- Top with your favorite toppings
Topping ideas
- 1 tsp seeds (pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, hemp seeds)
- 1 tsp nuts or nut butters
- 1 tsp tahini (Try the combo with chocolate and banana)
- 1 tbsp fresh or frozen fruit
- 1 tsp cacao nibs
- cinnamon powder
Benefits
QUINOA
Quinoa is the only grain containing all the essential amino acids, the building blocks of proteins, and it also has anti-inflammatory properties.
