Sweet Quinoa Breakfast

Sweet Quinoa Breakfast

1 c leftover quinoa

1-1/2 Tbsp oat or almond milk

1/4 tsp cinnamon

2 Tbsp raisins

1/2 tsp maple syrup

Mix, warm and enjoy! Serves 1.

Notes: In this recipe, I used quinoa leftover from dinner but you could cook the quinoa in the morning and make a full pot for the family for breakfast. The photo shows a half and half mix of traditional and inca red quinoa but any variety would work. The milk helps plump the dried berries but you could also use fresh fruit. And the cinnamon gives it a little extra warmth.

Quinoa tips: Rinse your quinoa before cooking to remove the phytic acid (which gives it that bitter taste). Add a 1 inch piece of kombu or other sea weed to the pot before boiling to add beneficial minerals. I promise you won't even taste it!

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***While I am able to maintain a healthy mental state without the help of medication, I know that this is not the case for all women! Please do what is right for you and your body and always consult your physician before making any changes.***