This protein-packed breakfast is just what you need to kick-start your day. This microwave-friendly recipe allows you to prepare a breakfast bowl while getting ready for work.
Modify it as you please, by adding pears, peaches, raspberries, bananas, or watermelon. The fruit options are endless.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup skim milk
- ¼ cup quinoa
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup apple, diced
- 1 cup pear, diced
- 1 Tbsp nuts, like almonds
Instructions
- Place the quinoa and milk in a deep microwavable dish. Cook on 60% power, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stir and then cook 4 minutes longer at 60% power. Remove from microwave and cover with foil. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa and stir in brown sugar, stevia, cinnamon and salt. Top with apple, pear and almonds and mix well. Serve hot.
