Recipe: Strawberry Chia & Quinoa Breakfast
Servings: 2
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• 11/3 cup low-fat milk
• 1 cup quartered strawberries
(save ¼ cup for toppings)
• 2 tsp stevia
• 2-4 tbsp pecans (optional)
• 2-4 tbsp unsweetened
shredded coconut (optional)
1. To prepare strawberry chia, add ¾ cup strawberries, milk and stevia
to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Pour mixture
into a jar or glass container and add chia seeds. Mix well until all chia
seeds are covered with liquid. Cover with a tight lid and leave in fridge
overnight.
2. In the morning, place the chia seeds in a bowl or glass, add the quinoa,
¼ cup quartered strawberries, pecans and shredded coconut.
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories 347, Fat 14g
(Saturated 5g,Monounsaturated 1g, Polyunsaturated 1g), Cholesterol 3g,
Sodium 96mg, Potassium 582mg, Carbohydrates 45g, Fiber 8g, Protein 14g