Coconut Quinoa with Strawberries & Bananas

A healthy, and long-term sustainable, diet starts with eating a good breakfast.  Heads up: adding sliced roasted almonds or chocolate chips can make this recipe taste even more amazing.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup sliced strawberries
  • 1 banana, sliced

Directions

  1. Rinse the quinoa: Pour quinoa in a bowl and fill the bowl with water. Using your hands, rub the grains together for 30 seconds, then drain the water.  Repeat the procedure twice.
  2. Combine quinoa, coconut milk, 2 tablespoons water, and brown sugar in a pan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  3. Optional: if desired, toast the coconut flakes in the oven. While quinoa cooks, spread flaked coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 5 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool.
  4. Place the cooked quinoa in a bowl and top with strawberries, bananas, and coconut flakes. Enjoy!
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