Something Good: Quinoa Breaky Bowl

For me, a good day begins with something wholesome and delicious for breakfast whilst enjoying 30 minutes, at least, of quiet me time. I like to read, write, reflect, and plan my day/week (life?) in the morning, so rising two hours before whatever I have going on is essential. While I'm fairly consistent with my morning ritual, I wouldn't say it's a perfectly engrained habit, yet anyway. If I press snooze one too many times (devil button) I often blend a smoothie and run like a mad woman to wherever it is I'm going. Sometimes I even leave wearing my wunder under crops on backwards (true story). Not the most relaxing way to kick off a busy day :/

In order to transform my perfect morning into perfect habit (yes, I'm for real), I made a promise to myself, which goes something like this: "I am responsible for creating my perfect morning, my perfect breakfast. No more snooze-button, smoothie gulping, run-around kinda mornings, got it? Got it!"

Next and foremost on the agenda: quinoa. The ultimate quinoa breakfast bowl that is...with a side of daily inspiration: "When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this: you haven't." - Thomas Edison

I believe in the seed that is quinoa for breakfast. 

Coconut-Strawberry Quinoa Breaky Bowl

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup quinoa (yields 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
• 2 tsp cinnamon 
• 1 pinch nutmeg 
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp coconut sugar (honey or agave are great alternatives) 
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2-4 strawberries, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut

Method: 

• Start by preparing your quinoa with 1/2 water, 1/2 almond milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and coconut sugar. 
• In order to make the perfect cup of quinoa: always rinse quinoa under cold water, first, then bring to a boil with two cups liquid, and cover on medium heat. You'll know your quinoa is ready when the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa has sprouted tiny little 'tails'.  
• When your quinoa has cooked half way through, stir in chia seeds and almond butter. 
• Top with sliced strawberries, coconut, and a dash of extra cinnamon (because cinnamon is amazing)

This quinoa breaky bowl is both super easy and versatile. Don't have strawberries? Use blueberries or sliced banana. Not a coconut fan? Sprinkle some raw cacao nibs, cashews, or pumpkin seeds instead. 

I believe in eating every last bite. Loaded with complete protein, omega-3, and anti-oxidants, how could you not?

I believe in starting your day with something good. I can feel my habit forming already ;)

"Listen to your life. See it for the fathomless mystery that it is...Touch, taste, smell your way to the holy and hidden heart of it because in the last analysis all moments are key moments, and life itself is grace." - Frederick Buechner