Instead, I've adapted a new way of eating that has taken months and months to hold on to. Less sweets (HA, well I try my best with that one...), no red meat, tons of fresh fruits and veggies, and NO soda. Is it a huge ground breaking ideology? Nope! Which is why I think it would work for absolutely everyone. You can substitute your own rules, maybe you don't want any sugar at all but absolutely love your steak and pork loin. Hey, that's cool! Just keep it healthy my friends.
I've also learned that when you start your day healthy, you're much more likely to keep it that way. So on that note:
I grew up with oatmeal and cream of wheat. Every. Single. Weekend.
It was great and warm and I really appreciate that my parents allowed me to grow up in a household of minimal takeout and a plentiful amount of healthy meals, but now I'm at the stove, and we're about to switch things up.
Quinoa is new on the health food scene, new in popularity, and has taken center stage with big brand veggie burgers and salad enthusiasts everywhere. Why? It's gluten free, packed with protein, dietary fiber, magnesium, iron, and dreams.
Why then are we stopping at salads and burgers? Let's get this "superfood" into the most important meal of the day! I'm talking about hot quinoa breakfast cereal, and it's awesome.
This cereal will help you relax the cravings that may attack you throughout your day, and satisfy the sweet breakfast desire that so many of us have. We can't all be bacon and egg people! Gosh.
On with it then.
Quinoa! The new breakfast of champions.
You'll need for 2 servings
2 cups of vanilla almond milk
1 cup of rinsed quinoa
2 tbs of brown sugar
1 tbs of real maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp vanilla
Fresh berries for serving. I used raspberries.
In a medium saucepan, heat the almond milk to a simmer. Stir in the quinoa, sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. I say stir, because I used a whisk the first time around and it was a nightmare. I test so you don't have to deal with the issues. You're welcome.
Bring this to a boil and then down to a simmer, cover for 15 minutes. You'll notice at this point that most of the milk has been absorbed, and that's exactly what you want to see. Stir in the vanilla and cook, stirring occasionally for another 10 minutes. Your breakfast is ready! Woohoo! Serve with extra almond milk splashed on top and fresh berries.
