A few of you have been asking about my morning routine… odd to ask, but I thought I’d answer because of course it includes food 😉
I am an early riser. I like getting a good start to the day. I skip that trip to the kitchen for a cup of coffee and head outside. Yup, the first thing I do is grab my dog and go out for a walk. I just love starting my day by going outside and breathing fresh air! If you read this site you know that I travel… a lot… but that never stops my walks. I walk for about 30 minutes. When I get home I drink a tall glass of room temperature water and I make myself a nice breakfast. Today was my Oatmeal Quinoa Blend made with coconut milk topped with bananas almonds, and cinnamon. More on that in a minute! Then I shower and lastly I open my computer and say hello to all you wonderful people 🙂 Not too intense, I’m sure some do it better, but that’s my morning for you.
Ok, more about that Quinoa Breakfast Blend! Quinoa is a great way to start you day because of the high protein and fiber, but I don’t like it on it’s own in the morning, so I started blending it with my oatmeal and then I had the epiphany to cook it in coconut milk and now nothing else will do! (that’s not true, I use almond milk when I don’t have it lol!) Give it a try and let me know what you think! I’m giving you the recipe for a 50/50 blend, but if you are unsure about having quinoa for breakfast, adjust so there is a little less and a little more oatmeal. This fabulous hearty breakfast is ready in 15 minutes!
Quinoa Breakfast Blend
Serves 2
1/2 cup quinoa (color doesn’t matter)
1/2 cup oatmeal
2 cups coconut milk (I use the canned light coconut milk from Trader Joe’s)
topping ideas:
sliced banana, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, peaches, shredded coconut, your favorite dried fruit etc.
toasted nuts like almonds, granola, non-dairy yoghurt etc.
cinnamon!
Place the quinoa and coconut milk in a small pot and bring to a gentle boil, immediately reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for 10 minutes. Add in the oatmeal, stir, and let simmer another 5 minutes. Pour in bowls and top with fruits, nuts, and cinnamon.
Enjoy!
Slow start? Tomorrow try my Quinoa Breakfast Blend Cereal for the perfect morning! http://t.co/Qrdcd7tkZ6