This article and breakfast recipe are sponsored by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze. All opinions are my own.
The past few weeks… I’ve been watching people all around me, lovely normal people comparing themselves to other people, or who they think they should be or who they think they should look like. And then what happens? They feel bad about themselves and make choices that don’t honor who they are.
And it makes me so sad every time I see a person reject themselves…
Do you know what I mean?
Because when anyone compares their body, business, job, bank account, relationship… whatever, to others – well, then they are really just rejecting yourself, aren’t they?
We all know that rejecting ourselves isn’t good news. And comparing ourselves to others surely isn’t either.
And I get it… I used to compare myself A LOT. I think most of us do. We just don’t talk about it.
Right?
And so this crazy comparing cycle continues.
I see it a lot here in NYC and everywhere I travel.
Girls who are 15. Women who are 50. Boys who are 28. And so forth…
So, instead of comparing ourselves to others, how about doing a few nice things this week? Here are a few that I’m going to be doing… what will do you for yourself this week?
Treating myself to an organic green juice every day.
Staying positive. Because… it’s not easy if your health flops but stay strong and move on. I’m happy to honestly say that It’s OKAY to say that you had a bad day or that your life isn’t easy. I know what it’s like when you’re stuck not feeling well with nowhere to turn and you feel like you are going to a million doctors but no one is helping you… when you are spending all of your waking hours dedicated to your health.
I know.
I get it.
But you can go beyond that.
And treat yourself to something every day.
Even if it’s just a little sunshine or a sunflower.
Go ahead, you can do it.
And then you can dig into this fabulous gluten-free breakfast.
I mean, come on now, it’s not every day you get to enjoy a tasty quinoa breakfast, is it? Sit down, take a few extra minutes to savor your first meal of the day before you rush out the door and then go treat yourself to something special… even if it’s just a nice bottle of seltzer with a fresh lemon.
…how does that sound to you?
xox
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 small banana thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 Tbsp. organic coconut oil
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 Tbsp. ground flax seeds
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan over low heat, cook quinoa with almond milk, banana and sea salt. Cover and bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Set aside and cover for 15 minutes or until almond milk is completely absorbed. Add remaining ingredients; mix well to combine.
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Serve warm.
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze.
This looks amazing and being gluten free something I can enjoy. I love trying new recipes to make my meals more interesting so I am trying this soon!
Thank you for your wonderful recipes! I love quinoa & this is so wonderful!
This looks fabulous! Can’t wait to try it!
Great recipe, love your giveaways. Hope I get to win one someday!
This looks really yummy. I’ve never thought of quinoa as a breakfast like this. Love the idea!
What an inspiring blog post. It’s true that we compare ourselves to others all the time. It’s time to be kinder to ourselves. Your quinoa breakfast is a good start.
Comparison…. Breaks my heart.
Whoa, that breakfast looks good!
I cannot wait to try this recipe. I also cannot wait to get Against All Grain – her book looks fabulous!
This looks amazing!! I love adding dried cranberries to my oats because it adds that perfect little bit of tart/sweet. I can’t wait to try this! Is there any good alternative to coconut oil? I see it in a lot of recipes but I never really know how to use it.
That looks delicious and easy to make!
This post was awesome and so true. I often think the same thing. I can’t wait to try this recipe!! YUM! Thank you for your wonderful site!
The recipe looks yummy. I think I’ll treat myself to a piece of dark chocolate this week.
With a big spoon of the peanut butter…. yum !
Love this site and the tasty recipes…
great recipe!
Looks delicious! But, I have to say my go-to breakfast is peanut butter toast! Hope I win those free jars!
Yum!
I love Peanut Butter & Co!
I haven’t tried quinoa before, but I have heard of it. This recipe picture makes it look absolutely delctable. My mom is an all natural eater. Maybe she can find me some to try! And I’ve got my spoon ready for the PB giveaway!!
I’ve never tried Quinoa, but when I do it will certainly be this recipe. It looks and sounds really inviting!