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.
Well I came here because I wanted to enter the PB & CO giveaway, but I ended up finding a great website! I’m totally going to try this Quinoa recipe this weekend. I have been trying to go more gluten free, but I can get past the taste-less recipes I’ve been finding. I’m marking this site for sure!!
Thanks for the heads up!
Looks good! I love pb and co!!! I will finish those jar in a week!
Wow, this looks like an incredible breakfast recipe, one I will try soon!!
Ana
Ps: I would also like to be part of the PB & Co giveaway!! 🙂
Ana
Peanut Butter is always a part of my breakfast 🙂
Looks yummy! Love the PB’s you posted on facebook too!
i really enjoyed the inspirational/motivational speech you wrote about appreciating yourself and doing something special to honor yourself. i can relate to it very much and it was really inspirational in my mind. I’ve been dealing with disordered eating so with this, i’m going to treat myself to something nice. Also thank you for holding such an amazing giveaway! i’m an absolute peanut butter addict. PB&Co is one of my absolute favourite brands. I’ve only tried Dark chocolate dreams and mighty maple and they were mouthwatering. 🙂
i really enjoyed the inspirational/motivational speech you wrote about appreciating yourself and doing something special to honor yourself. i can relate to it very much and it was really inspirational in my mind. I’ve been dealing with disordered eating so with this, i’m going to treat myself to something nice. Also thank you for holding such an amazing giveaway! i’m an absolute peanut butter addict. PB&Co is one of my absolute favourite brands. I’ve only tried Dark chocolate dreams and mighty maple and they were mouthwatering. Hoping I win! 🙂
I love quinoa, but I just can’t see it as a breakfast food!! This might make me change my mind!
Jen
This sure looks YUMMY!!!
Looks yummy and easy!
I’m really loving quinoa right now, but haven’t even thought about making it sweet!!! Will definitely try this! And I’d love to win the Peanut Butter & Co giveaway!!
I’m glad I came across your website (saw a post about the Peanut Butter & Co. giveaway). I’ve been wanting to transition to clean eating so this is great!!! So thankful for the chance to win PB too…it’s my fav!
This is a fantastic recipe! I am used to eating Quinoa as a savory dish for lunches and dinners. I must try this breakfast recipe! Thanks for the upload!
I’d love to win some peanut butter!
This recipe sounds amazing and is full of good nutrients, fiber, and protein. Thank you. I also am a huge PB fan and LOVE PB&Co PB. I would love to win the contest, although they would not last long in my cabinet 🙂 Thank you for the chance to win. Fingers crossed!
The chance for free peanut butter brought me here. I think a lot of people might be scrolling and missing the best point in this post which is to Put more stock into yourself instead of others. Nicely worded.
This looks so yummy, will have to try it. I like peanutbutter
Printed the recipe.. looks yummy! But would also love to win the Peanut Butter!! We don’t get all the flavors here in AL, just white choc & choc.
This looks SO good. I love almonds and never have enough good breakfast ideas. Thank you!
Also thanks for the chance to win some yummy PB – LOVE PB & Co.
Sounds good I love PB(love the contest on your FB page) and this recipe sounds good I like quinoa.