Ouinoa Oatmeal is Packed with Fiber and Protein

The fiber in the oatmeal helps control your blood sugar and keeps you feeling full until lunch. 

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The quinoa gives your morning a little extra protein. 

QUINOA OATMEAL:  

1 cup steel cut oats 

 ½ cup quinoa 

 1 teaspoon olive or coconut oil 

 4 cups water

 ½ cup almond milk (or whatever milk you prefer) 

• Heat up the water in a kettle on the stovetop or in the microwave until it is near boiling. 
• Put the quinoa in a strainer and rinse to prevent a bitter taste after you cook it.
• Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat and add the steel cut oats. 
• Stir them around and cook until they smell kinda toasty, about 1-2 minutes. 
• Add the quinoa and the water and bring it all to a boil
•  (this won’t take long because the water should already be hot). 
• Turn down the heat on the pot and let it simmer. Let it cook for about 20 minutes. 
• It should taste done now, not hard but still a little chewy.
• Add the milk and turn off the heat. 
• Serve with fresh fruit, nuts, maple syrup, and maybe brown sugar. 

Serves 4