Cooking quinoa is really a fabulous way to start your day –especially if you are trying to watch what you are eating. The slow burning (low glycemic) carbohydrates combined with the high protein content can really help keep cravings at bay later in the day. Plus, I love the way that quinoa keeps me full without making me feel drug down. There is nothing worse to me than a heavy breakfast.
The good news is that since quinoa is so versatile, there are many great quinoa breakfast recipes out there.
So, the first step is deciding what you are in the mood for. I am not a big fan of eggs, but I really like a quinoa frittata. The extra protein keeps you full and the flavor is so good that I hardly notice the eggs. It is a frequent in my house because I just started lifting weights and am trying to get more protein. (Which is really hard for me!)
Quinoa berry crunch is a great make ahead dish for those mornings when you know that time is going to be tight. The toasted quinoa will keep for a week in an airtight container. In the winter I love a warm breakfast cereal and the quinoa and oatmeal and cinnamon quinoa really fit the bill.
When I am looking for breakfast recipes, I am looking for easy breakfast recipes. Other times of the day I will get wild but in the morning, I like to keep things fairly simple. I’d much rather spend time cuddling with my boys than spend the morning in the kitchen.
If you have quinoa recipes, especially quinoa breakfast recipes that you would love to share I would love to hear from you! Leave me a comment below!
Quinoa and Oatmeal
Cinnamon Quinoa
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