Toronto based Holistic Nutritionist, Jaclyn Irwin, aims to encourage women to end years of yo-yo dieting and develop a healthier relationship with food. As founder of Holistic Foodie, a food and lifestyle blog filled with delicious recipes, wellness tips and green beauty, she is blending her love of food with gentle nutrition and showing you how to enjoy both kale and cocktails.

Strawberry Quinoa Flake Oatmeal

Name: Strawberry Quinoa Flake Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: Quinoa Flakes; Unsweetened Almond Milk; Vanilla Extract; Banana; Strawberries; Almond Butter

Recipe by Jaclyn Irwin

Ingredients

Time

10m

Serves

If you’re looking for an oatmeal alternative, try this version made with quinoa flakes instead. The consistency is very similar.

Breakfast

Gluten-Free

High Protein

Quick Meal

Ingredients

1/2 cup

Quinoa Flakes

1 cup

Unsweetened Almond Milk

1/2 tsp

Vanilla Extract

1/2

Banana

mashed

1 cup

Strawberries

halved

3 Tbsp

Almond Butter

Instructions

In a small saucepan, pour in the quinoa flakes, almond milk, vanilla and the mashed banana.

Bring to a low boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for two to three minutes.

Remove from the heat and divide into bowls. Top with strawberries and almond butter. Enjoy!

Substitutions: Nut-free: use another type of milk and tahini or sunflower seed butter. No banana: omit, you may need to add some maple syrup to sweeten.