Strawberry-Banana Breakfast Quinoa

This twist on oatmeal uses the protein-packed quinoa and mixes in fresh fruit. MORE+ LESS-

By The Food in My Beard

April 19, 2017

Ingredients

cup quinoa (rinsed)

cups milk

tablespoon brown sugar

banana

strawberries

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Mix the milk, quinoa, and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until quinoa is cooked and milk is absorbed.
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Dice up half the banana and strawberries and about 3/4 of the way through cooking stir them into the quinoa.
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After quinoa rests about 5 minutes, spoon into bowls and top with remaining sliced fruit.

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I’m always looking for a healthy breakfast that's easy to cook and doesn't bore my taste buds. On top of that, I happen to be car-less for the month of June, so I need all the protein I can get in the morning for the long bike commute to work! This breakfast was exactly what I needed. Quinoa is filled with protein, but it’s much healthier than eating a couple of eggs because you don’t get all that saturated fat and cholesterol. On top of everything else, I like to call it straw-na-wa, so that’s fun Try this Strawberry Banana Breakfast Quinoa next time you wake up and really need to conquer the day. I’ve been making this all week and I think it will be come a breakfast staple for me.