Fast Healthy Breakfast Ideas: Quinoa for Breakfast

Quinoa is an incredibly versatile grain that packs a ton of protein and all of your amino acids for the day. It contains twice as much fiber as many other grains while also supplying a wide range of vitamins. Make a big batch at the beginning of the week and incorprotate it into breakfasts, lunches and dinners for days to come.

Here are seven health benefits of quinoa:

1. Quinoa is one of the most protein-rich foods we can eat.
2. contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains.
3. contains Iron.
4. contains lysine.
5. Quinoa is rich in magnesium
6. Quinoa is high in Riboflavin (B2)
7. Quinoa has a high content of manganese.

Ingredients 

• 1/2 cup organic quinoa, rinsed
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup milk (or vegan milk alternative)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/8 tsp ground ginger (optional)
• 1 tablespoon of granola or roasted nuts of your choice
• 1/2 cup slices fresh strawberries
• Honey to taste

Insturctions

1. Bring water to a boil. Add quinoa reduce to simmer.

2. After 7-10 minutes add milk, cinnamon and ginger. Continue to simmer for another 12-15 minutes, stirring regularly.

3. Once quinoa is cooked, add additional milk to your taste preference as you would with oatmeal.

4. Sprinkle with granola, honey and strawberries.

5. Enjoy!