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.
Staying positive is so important! I’m excited to try this recipe.
I am addicted to peanut butter. please choose me to win!
I want some PB to put in this recipe!
Looks good!
Looks delicious and I was just reading about that cookbook!
I love Peanut Butter Co., I have it everyday for lunch.
Love breakfast and Peanut Butter!
Love this post! Quinoa makes me happy. Thanks for all of your amazing ideas! 🙂
Yum! Looks great and so healthy! Thank you!
I loved this post! I too, feel like we often compare ourselves to others so much that we run the risk of not being able to see any of the positive things we have in our lives. When we were younger, my husband and I fell into the comparing trap to the point where we had overextended ourselves and we ended up losing our house, cars, and savings. It was a rough time for us, but it taught us so much. We learned that happiness is created within and it starts with a healthy mind and body. We also found how much more fun it is to give than receive and now we are sharing this gift with our daughters. I appreciate the recipes and wisdom that you share with your readers and look forward to sharing this blog entry with others.
*on a side note, I’ve been looking for new quinoa recipes and can’t wait to try this one. (Especially with the PB give away
What a great idea for breakfast! I’ve seriously run out of breakfast ideas from my little guy and he would love quinoa! Thanks for the great recipe Amie. 😀
And I’m completely guilty of comparing myself…all the time. Thank you for the little reminder to love and treat myself. 😀
This looks so good! I think it would be the perfect thing to make before a crazy day of teaching. I would also love to win some yummy flavored peanut butter. I have a small addiction to it! 🙂 Love your blog.
Can’t wait to try this. Any tips on where to get dried cranberries that are not full of added sugar?
What great, nutritious breakfast idea. I will have to switch my routine up and try this. Thank you!!
And I am a huge fan of peanut butter!! 🙂
Anne
I try and teach my daughters and myself to love who we are. God made us all different and we should embrace it and be the best and healthest we can be.
this sounds really good and like someth8ng I could stick too without feeling like im suffering
This recipe looks great! I love that the ingredients are things I always have in my house!
As an AVID peanut butter lover, I could not be more excited for this giveaway!!! 🙂 Thank you so much for all you do to promote health in the community! As a nursing student, I truly appreciate the resources you give to the public.
Oatmeal or quinoa are my go to breakfasts, hot or cold it’s delicious and keeps me feeling full until lunch.
I’m so excited about the new giveaway! Fingers crossed! Thanks for always having such wonderful recipes and giveaways!