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.
Quinoa had become one of my most favorite things! Winning the book would be icing on the cake.
Can’t wait to try the recipes in the Against the Grain Cookbook!
I know what you mean about comparing ourselves to others. Media encourages this unproductive behavior. We need to compare and compete with ourselves more than others. Strive to be our best, or to be better.
I would enjoy winning the book because I need to get the gluten out. I am lactose intolerant and have been eating healthy since 1977 when healthy and vegetarian were considered weird and unAmerican. Working in a related grocery industry job, I see all kinds of synthetic foods that are not good for people at all. Healthy eating and lifestyle has come a long way in acceptance but there’s still plenty to go.
That looks so good! I love quinoa and make it all the time but have yet to try it for breakfast. I’m definitely going to make this tomorrow morning. Against All Grain looks like a fabulous cookbook! Would love to win it!
Due to family health issues we strive for a gluten free diet. I would love to have this book.
K
This recipe looks amazing! I’m always looking for new healthy hecipies and find so many tasty ones on here!
Your words really hit home for me! Going to make this breakfast tomorrow.
THANK YOU!
Would love to win this book! Thank you for the great give away and always posting such great recipes
This looks wonderful and I have been hearing so many wonderful things about the “Against All Grain” cookbook! I haven’t tried this recipe, but from the looks of it, it sounds like a 5-Star recipe.
This recipe look great, I also love to use amaranth. It would also be great to win the “Against the Grain” cook book.
I love this post. So very true. I’m constantly telling my three girls ages 10-16 to be grateful for the ways they are made unique & stop comparing! I hate to admit it, but I do it too. Thank you for the reminder to be thankful for each of our unique gifts/strengths. I’ve been wanting to purchase the cookbook against the grain as I have been on a journey of healing my body with food from an auto immune condition called Hashimotos. I ‘m teaching my girls to eat healthy so they are one step ahead of me in learning early in life how to care for their bodies. Thx for this giveaway!
I can’t wait to try this recipe! And I’d love to win the “Against all Grains” cookbook to get some more gluten free recipes!
I love this post. I really needed to hear this today! I have never been a big breakfast eater, but that is one of my goals now that both of my kids are in school. I am getting myself back on the priority list! Thanks so much.
Yum! Beautiful quinoa recipe! I am very inspired by Paleo recipes too and would love to win a copy of “Against All Grain.” I have heard wonderful things about it!!! You are great!
This cookbook looks amazing. I have Celiacs and my little sister is dairy free and we are always looking for meals that we can both enjoy! This recipe is a fun way to spice up just regular old quinoa.
I am most definitely making this tomorrow morning! I would love to win a copy of “Against All Grain” by Danielle Walker. Thank you for your wonderful website!
i love this recipe! i would probably use raisins instead of cranberries just to suit my taste more. LOVELY! =)
Hi – I love the recipes you provide….they are simple….which is important for me because I seem to be going a mile a minute! I would love the cookbook….I am trying to give up the wheat and sugar habit….and feed my body with the healthy fuel it needs!!!! thanks for providing wonderful advice!!!
Hi
I am so excited to try this recipe because it looks so yummy! I would love to win Danielle’s new book and can’t wait to try some of the fabulous recipes from her book! I’ve lost 100 lbs, and have about 20 more to go and it always helps me so much to be find healthy recipes that inspire me to stay on track. Thanks!
I was so busy printing the recipe for the Gluten-Free Almond Quinoa Breakfast, I almost forgot that I was trying to win a copy of “Against All Grain” by Danielle Walker! I’d love to win this cookbook and since I have everything on hand, I’m making the Gluten-Free Almond Quinoa Breakfast tomorrow.