This bowl of breakfast goodness is screaming summer, isn’t it?
To me, it looks like a bowl of sunshine.
And so, on the last week of summer, I’m bringing you a bowl of sunshine, omega 3’s and lean protein to power you through the last week of bikini’s, jumping through the sprinklers, bike rides, sun tans and popsicles.
Don’t worry, autumn will be just as fun.
And I’ve gotta lot of recipes coming your way to make your fall spectacular. (I’ll be cooking quinoa and introducing you to a few more chia seed recipes, too).
Standby for more on that later.
I whipped up a batch of quinoa and topped it with my favorite nuts and seeds. Chia seeds are my new go-to source of protein when I’m in a rush and can’t cook up a real meal.
Slivered almonds are almost too good to be true.
Seriously. Put a bag of these babies near me and I won’t let go.
NOT. Kidding.
I can’t stop at one. Wait, who eats one? I toss a handful in my mouth at a time. Kinda like my dad’s style of eating nuts. Not lady-like but hey, who’s watching? It’s just me in my kitchen dancing to Bruce Springstein anyway.
Ha. I wish you guys could all come cook with me.
I have way too much fun by myself.
Anyway, just make this quinoa. Or at least pretend to make it.
It’ll make you smile. Why?
Well, just the fresh scent of freshly grated lemon is enough to bring back all those good ol’ summer memories from back in the day.
Ahhhh yes.
The good ol’ days.
Make it. Tell me about it. And make it again.
You’ll want to. I know you will.
Add your own spin if you wanna. Like walnuts? Well, why not toss those to the bowl? Hate almonds? I think you’re crazy but add pistachios if you’d rather have them instead. I won’t judge.
I promise.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups almond milk
- 4 1/2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup or honey
- 3 Tbsp. slivered almonds
- 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- pinch fresh lemon zest
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package directions.
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Remove from heat and set aside for 5 minutes then fluff with a fork and add almond milk, maple syrup or honey, almonds, chia seeds, sea salt and lemon zest; mix well to combine and serve warm.
Sounds delicious!
Would love to win the cereal today.
This looks amazingly delicious and nutritious! You just can’t get better than that! I can’t wait to make it. Thanks for the recipe.
I’ve recently started adding chia seeds to EVERYTHING, including my son’s cereals on days I’m not up for cooking breakfast. This sounds delicious, and I bet the lemon makes it even better!!! This would be a great snack/meal idea to make in advance to have for myself and my son to take with us to the park, the lake, or the pumpkin patch this fall. Love!! <3
ok I said I was going to make this then I forgot. for real this time! Thanks for the awesome bento box giveaway.
I have to try this! It looks so yummy. In the past couple of years I have learned that I have a gluten and dairy intolerance and these recipes are life savors!
That looks so yummy. And please enter me into to win the gluten free cookbook. My niece needs this badly.
I just discovered your blog recently, and love the information on healthier eating options, and your recipes! 🙂
Not sure where I’m suppose to post this but I’ inquiring about the cocobutter giveaway. Please enter me. Thanks
This looks so good! I never thought about having quinoa for breakfast!
Oh yum! This looks delicious! I’ve only had quinoa a handful of times and wasn’t sure what to do with it. Thanks for the ideas!!
this recipe sounds amazing and perfect for breakfast!
sounds so good, especially on these hots days weve been havinf. thank you!
this definitely looks very refreshing! Love the addition of the lemons!
This is a nice and healthy recipe and everyone in my family loves the quinoa.
Will try this recipe
This looks DELISH. I can’t wait to try it out!
Wow that looks delicious! Would never have thought to use lemon.
looks so refreshing! =)
Hi Amie 🙂 Just discovered your fabulous blog. This recipe (and the gorgeous photographs) have totally inspired me to try quinoa – I’ve never had it before. Thank you x
What a beautiful, healthy dish! I’m always looking for ways to use quinoa… this looks awesome! And looking forward to meeting you at the BHG Style event in NYC in a few weeks!
This looks and sounds SO good! I can almost smell the lemon, mmm…
Thank you SO much Laura; oxox Hugs darling!!!