Low-GI Black Forest Breakfast Quinoa

The Black Forest is where fairy tales come from. Enjoy something sweet tasting with low sugar and high protein. Share it over cartoons in the early morning. In my opinion, sweetening grains with coconut oil improves gut health because of the lauric acid, while maintaining a low GI. Chia seeds are cooked in this recipe to add texture to the quinoa.

2 servings or One Pre-workout Serving

Ingredients

1/2 cup quinoa (uncooked)

1 cup water or milk (plus a splash more if needed)

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1 teaspoon chia seeds

1 teaspoon vanilla

10 frozen black cherries

2 teaspoons coconut oil**

1/3 cup pecans

Instructions

1. Combine: if necessary, rinse quinoa. In a small saucepan, whisk together the liquid and cocoa powder. Add the quinoa, frozen cherries, vanilla, and chia seeds. Stir well to ensure the chia doesn't clump.

2. Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

3. Enrich: Remove from heat. Stir in the 2 teaspoons of coconut oil until melted and combined.

4. Serve: Transfer to a bowl.

Top with the cashews.