Quinoa for breakfast? Really??

Yes I was dubious too, BUT I thought I'd give it a go and actually it was surprisingly delicious - and filling too. The test will be whether I get the 11am munchies!

Have a go - makes a change from porridge and quinoa is higher in protein and all sorts of other goodness. Low GI too so it should keep me feeling full and energetic until lunchtime.

Recipe:
35g quinoa (dry weight) - doesn't look like much when you weight it out, but trust me it expands!
1/4 galia melon (or any other fruit you like)
100g natural or low-fat Greek yogurt
4 cardamon pods
1 cinnamon stick

Place the quinoa in a pan with the cardamon and cinnamon stick and cover with boiling water. Bring to the boil and then simmer for around 15-20 minutes until all of the water is absorbed. Removed the cinnamon stick and burst the cardamon pods so that you can mix the seeds into your quinoa.
Leave for a few minutes to cool and top with fruit, yogurt, and for additional sweetness a little agave syrup.

For a creamier taste, cook the quinoa in milk, almond or soya milk or even reduced-fat coconut milk. This would be delicious with berries and pumpkin seeds too, or served hot with raisins and cinnamon.