Healthy Holiday Recipes for Runners

Peachy quinoa breakfast bowl

Servings: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 pinch sea salt
1 ½ cups sliced fresh or frozen peaches
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
2 tablespoons chopped almonds
Optional: sweetener of choice to taste

Instructions:

1. Thoroughly wash and drain uncooked quinoa.

2. Place quinoa, almond milk, allspice, salt, and peaches in a medium saucepan.

3. Bring to a boil. Stir frequently.

4. Reduce heat, cover, and continue to simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed.

5. Fluff quinoa with a fork, divide into 4 bowls, and serve topped with ground flaxseed and chopped nuts. Add sweetener of choice, if desired.

Tips:

• Vary your liquid: try soy milk, cashew milk, flax milk, or others.
• Top your bowls with any chopped nuts you happen to have on hand.
• Keep leftovers in an airtight container, refrigerated, for up to a week.

Chia treat

I love this choco-chia mousse as a nighttime protein snack before bed. That’s when something with just a little sweetness really hits the spot. It’s great for runners who need to focus on recovery from tough workouts and can be prepared vegan and gluten free. It would also make a great post-workout recovery option topped with some fresh fruit. A thick and decadent chocolate mousse that delivers big on flavor, but also nutrition, this recipe features chia seeds known for their anti-inflammatory omega 3’s and fiber, cacao which is high in antioxidants, and, of course, protein. This mousse is a great way to balance out some of the other holiday indulgences you may be enjoying this time of year.