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
-
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.
-
Serve warm.
This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze.
I can’t wait to try this recipe! Love quinoa recipes for breakfast 🙂
This looks delicious, and I’m pretty sure all the ingredients are in my pantry!
Would love to try the flavored peanut butter in the giveaway!
This recipe looks so delicious! I love oatmeal in the morning and this would be a great way to change it up.. and it wouldn’t hurt top it with a scoop of one of the PB & Co nut butters! 🙂
This year has really made me examine my health. Onward and upward!
I have all the ing. needed for this. Yippee! Also would so enjoy the nutbutters 😉
Yummy! Def trying this!!
I love quinoa! I never thought to make it a sweet breakfast thing! Good idea 🙂
This looks sooooo good. I haven’t tried quinoa at all but will certainly get some on my next trip to the grocery store. I also want to find out where to buy that wonderful peanut butter that’s on your Facebook page!
My wife made quinoa for me for the first time a couple of weeks ago. It was very good. I will be requesting this for breakfast. Looks very delicious. Thanks for sharing all your recipes.
your recipe sounds amazing. I made a similar version for a work luncheon before. I was amazed that people actually really liked it& asked for the recipe. They are a tad close minded when it comes to trying new & different foods. I impressed them & it was a great feeling. I’ll have to make your version next luncheon.
Ps: I love ny&co peanut butter!!! {the DK chocolate dreams & white chocolate wonderful are a staple in my pantry}
mmmm. this looks so good! i haven’t tried quinoa as a cereal yet, but i may have to now!
Your recipes always look so delish! I love the idea of this for breakfast! Thanks got the great tips and recipes!
And that peanut butter looks amazing!!!
That looks great! I’ve bookmarked it!
This recipe looks delicious!! Can’t wait to try it 🙂
I never tried quinoa for breakfast but sure will try this recipe!
mmm, that looks like a delish and filling breakfast idea! And you can change it up a little to your liking (i.e. switch dried cranberries to another dried fruit)
I agree with the comment before me! PB&J Co would be the perfect addition to a quinoa breakfast!
This is be even better with some flavored peanut butter added in!
mmmmmm…..peanut butter! Yummy!