Mysty PfefferWhen I see this quinoa & chia breakfast bowl in the morning and think about how many times I settled for cereal in the past, I just cringe. Really? Where was this energy packed breakfast when I was chasing my little girls around the yard? I did a class for my church a few years ago on Eating from God’s Garden and showed them this recipe alongside a glazed doughnut…
Needless to say, they were impressed with amount of goodness in this bowl compared to the doughnut.
There is no comparison with breakfast as far as macronutrients, or taste for that matter. Not only that, this doughnut does not fill us up! God’s wisdom in the garden in unparalleled.
“Wisdom reposes in the heart of the discerning and even among fools she lets herself be known.
” Proverbs 14:33
Although man’s pride continues to steer him away from God’s wisdom towards man made pleasures, God continues to let himself be known. The good news is we can start our day building wisdom in God’s word and from His garden. This simple quinoa & chia breakfast bowl is loaded with protein, fiber, whole grains, natural sweetness, omega 3 fat. As well as vitamins and minerals. All necessary for brain health and building wisdom!
On top of being nutrient packed, do you see all the seeds in this fruit? They are ready and waiting to propagate into the next generation. With just a little backyard space we can save the seeds from our next Kiwi and strawberries and grow them. All we have to do is rinse them well, place on a paper towel and dry them out at room temperature for about two weeks. Then plant them in some fertile soil and see if they grow. (The non-GMO seeds anyway 
).
More importantly, as we age and face chronic disease, feeding our cells becomes necessary to function. The choices containing macronutrients to increase function begin to outweigh desire for sugar saturated “non-food” items. Also with just a little preparation we can enjoy new habits and convenience that provide cell building energy, without losing flavor.
Furthermore, our desire to use our hands without pain, open jars, and do crafts with our children and grandchildren doesn’t wan. It is something we need to thrive. We can continue to do these things with a little help from God’s garden.
Because we know… What God puts in the garden is good!
Quinoa & Chia Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Precooked Quinoa
- 1/2 Cup Full Fat, Unsweetened Yogurt
- 1 Teaspoon Chia Seeds
- 1 Tablespoon Chopped Walnuts
- 1 Sliced Kiwi
- 3 Sliced Strawberries
- 1 Teaspoon Raw Honey
Instructions
- Precook Quinoa according to package directions on your preparation day ( I cook one or two cups ahead of time and refrigerate to use throughout the week in various recipes). Place in a bowl the quinoa and chia seeds add the honey (optional) and stir well. Then add the Greek yogurt. I prepare this the night before and place in 1 cup plastic holders. The next morning, I get them out and place my fresh fruit on top. Kiwi, blueberries, strawberries, whatever your favorite is. Then I top them with the walnuts.
Have a blessed week!
Check out this yummy vegetable soup too!
