Recipe: Cinnamon quinoa

School mornings start early and can be hectic, amiright?! I often find that I've packed three lunches, served three breakfasts, consumed two cups of coffee, checked in on work emails, started laundry, emptied and refilled the dishwasher, settled everyone in at their respective schools and I realize I've forgotten to feed ME. Oops!

Posted 1:57 a.m. Jan 24, 2020 — Updated 1:57 a.m. Jan 24, 2020

Missy Currin

, Fit4Mom Midtown Raleigh

School mornings start early and can be hectic, amiright?! I often find that I’ve packed three lunches, served three breakfasts, consumed two cups of coffee, checked in on work emails, started laundry, emptied and refilled the dishwasher, settled everyone in at their respective schools and I realize I’ve forgotten to feed ME. Oops!

This recipe is one of my favorite breakfast hacks that makes it easy to feed myself amidst the morning hustle. It can be prepped once and feed me for four days. It’s filling, can be eaten hot or cold and comes straight from FIT4MOM’s Body Back Nutrition Guide and Recipe book so I know it’s a good choice. May your coffee, your pelvic floor and your breakfast game be stronger than your toddler or tweens mood swings today!

Cinnamon Quinoa

(serves 4)

1 cup milk, non-dairy milk substitute or an extra cup of water

1 cup water

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen, thawed)

1 pinch salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Combine milk, water and quinoa in a nonstick saucepan. Bring to a boil and then cover and cook on medium to low heat for 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir in berries and cinnamon. Divide equally into 4 dishes. Can be sweetened to taste with brown sugar or maple syrup. Cover and refrigerate any unused portions.

Missy Currin is mom to 3 and is the owner of FIT4MOM Midtown Raleigh. FIT4MOM offers fitness and community for all stages of motherhood. Find out more and get a free trial class here.

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