Recipes
Simple Quinoa Recipe
I don’t know what it is about the grain but every time I eat it I seem to feel a little healthier! With all the fiber and protein it’s a balanced meal all on its own. But I like to cook this very simple with minimal ingredients and then add things that I am in the mood for. See below on how to make perfect quinoa.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
Directions:
Boil 2 cups of water with a little bit of salt. Once boiling add quinoa and stir. Bring the boil down to a medium summer and Cover. Let that go for about 12 minutes. Uncover fluff and take off the heat and let it sit for 15 minutes. Done!
Flavor:
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A great breakfast on the go any day of the week, complete with protein and fiber! 🙂
Other combos that work
Pumpkin and Chocolate Chips
Banana and Pecans
Yogurt and Craisins
Ingredients
- 3 cups Quick cooking oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup Milk I used whole, any works here
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 Apple, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup Flaxseed, ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Add dry ingredients (oats, baking powder, salt and cinnamon) to a large bowl mix well.
- Add wet ingredients (Milk, eggs and sugar) to another bowl and mix well
- Combine the two together. Add the raisins, apples and flaxseed
- Using a large spoon, spoon in the mixture to a cupcake tin lined with cupcake liners.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
Notes
Nutrition facts:
Calories: 140
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 24 g
Fiber: 4 g
Nutrition tip:
After baked cut One into little pieces and throw on top of a Greek yogurt for added protein! It will sweeten up your yogurt and provide texture.
Sweet Pea Nutrition: If serving these to little Kids it’s a great balanced breakfast on its own and you can freeze the rest of the muffins and warm them in the microwave for one minute for a quick breakfast on the go!
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