I'm a big fan of Quinoa for breakfast!

by Amanda
(Denver, CO)

It's warm, satisfying and filled with protein and fiber. Here's my favorite way to prepare it (vegan/dairy free too!):

Ingredients:

2 cups vanilla soy,coconut or almond milk
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 t. salt
2 T. brown sugar
1 medium-sized banana, chopped into pieces
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup nuts, seeds and dried fruits of your choice

Preparation:

1. In a medium sized sauce pan over medium-high heat combine the dairy free milk, quinoa and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in the sugar or liquid sweetener, chopped banana, shredded coconut, and nuts and seeds of your choice. Serve warm with additional soy, coconut or almond milk if desired.

It makes 2-4 servings. I like to make a double batch and send both of us off to work with a container of it each morning.