Description
Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa is a delightful and nutritious start to your day, combining the sweet flavors of apples with the warm spice of cinnamon. This easy-to-make breakfast dish is wholesome, filling, and perfect for both busy weekdays and leisurely weekends. With its inviting aroma and customizable toppings, it transforms a simple meal into a cozy experience that everyone in the family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 medium apples (diced)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (toasted)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear to remove bitterness.
- In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and almond milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in diced apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup; cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until apples are tender.
- Fold in toasted nuts before serving. Dish into bowls while warm and add extra toppings if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute different apple varieties for varied sweetness levels. Add other toppings like sliced bananas, yogurt, or seeds for extra flavor. For added depth, toast quinoa lightly before cooking.