Mike Tryon's Legislative Breakfast Recipe Video

Illinois Representative Mike Tryon shares a recipe he developed for a hot, simple and diabetes-friendly breakfast cereal.

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In15 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings1
CuisineCourse
TasteMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Water1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Skim milk1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs) (or almond milk/soy milk)
 Quinoa1 Tablespoon
 Banana1⁄2
 Oatmeal1 1⁄2 Tablespoon
 Oat bran1 Tablespoon
 Salt1 Pinch
 Cinnamon1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Brown sugar1 Teaspoon
 Walnuts1 Tablespoon, chopped
 Vanilla1⁄2 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 385 Calories from Fat 102

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14 g20.9%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g6.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 1.2 mg0.4%

Sodium 288.7 mg12%

Total Carbohydrates 62 g20.7%

Dietary Fiber 8.7 g35%

Sugars 16.3 g

Protein 13 g25.4%

Vitamin A 1.1% Vitamin C 10.2%

Calcium 35.3% Iron 79.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large pot, put together water, milk and quinoa; let it cook for 5 minutes until quinoa is done.
2. Add in the banana, oatmeal, oatmeal bran, salt and cinnamon powder; cook for another 3 minutes.
3. Add in the walnut, brown sugar and vanilla; mix well.

SERVING
4. Serve hot quinoa with blueberries.
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