Name: Pumpkin Breakfast Quinoa
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup quinoa (I love Feed Adam quinoa); 1 cup milk (I used 2 percent); 1 very ripe banana, mashed; 1/2 cup canned pumpkin; 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 2 egg whites; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)

Description

I decided to incorporate pumpkin into my high protein breakfast quinoa for a little fall flavor. The pumpkin and banana I used in this dish made the breakfast quinoa extra creamy and comforting.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup quinoa (I love Feed Adam quinoa)
1 cup milk (I used 2 percent)
1 very ripe banana, mashed
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 egg whites
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)

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Instructions

Combine quinoa, milk, mashed banana and egg whites in a pan on medium heat.
Increase heat to medium high and, stirring constantly, allowing mixture to thicken (approximately 10 – 15 minutes)
Fluff quinoa, reduce heat to low and slowly stir in pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice
Add protein powder and an additional splash of milk if needed
Divide quinoa into two bowls and enjoy