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QUINOA OVERNIGHT OATS Prep time : 15 minutes Cook time : 10 minutes Servings : 4
1 bag Success Tri-Color Quinoa 2 cups almond milk 1 cup quick-rolled oats 2 bananas , mashed ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup fresh blueberries ½ cup pomegranate seeds
need to get through the day while saving time in the morning .
These tasty treats can also last up to 1 week in the refrigerator , but remember to wait to add any crunchy toppings , honey or syrup until you ’ re ready to enjoy so those favorite ingredients stay fresh longer . Another pro tip : Once you ’ re done preparing your sweet , nutritious breakfast for the week ahead , divide evenly into four resealable to-go containers to make weekday mornings as easy as possible .
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1 . Prepare quinoa according to package directions . Let cool completely . 2 . In large bowl , combine almond milk , oats , bananas and cinnamon . Stir in quinoa and blueberries . 3 . Cover and refrigerate overnight . Divide among four serving bowls and garnish with pomegranate seeds .
TIPS : For added sweetness , drizzle with honey , maple syrup or agave syrup , to taste . For a grab-and-go breakfast , combine overnight oats mixture and divide in resealable , single-serving jars or containers . Seal and refrigerate overnight .
HAM , CHEESE AND ZUCCHINI BREAKFAST CUPS Prep time : 15 minutes Cook time : 25 minutes Servings : 12
1 bag Success Tri-Color Quinoa nonstick cooking spray 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded zucchini ½ cup diced ham 2 eggs ¼ cup egg white ¼ cup sliced green onion ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 . Prepare quinoa according to package directions . Preheat oven to 350 F . 2 . Coat 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray . 3 . In large bowl , combine shredded cheddar cheese , shredded zucchini , diced ham , eggs , egg white , sliced green onion , salt and black pepper . Mix well . Spoon batter into prepared muffin tin . 4 . Bake 25 minutes . Cool 5 minutes then remove to wire rack to cool completely . www . kidslifemagazine . com

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