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Bowl of Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa topped with sliced apples and cinnamon

Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa

A warm and simple breakfast featuring quinoa and apples, providing protein and natural sweetness, reminiscent of apple pie.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinse before cooking to remove bitterness.
  • 2 cups water or almond milk Use almond milk for a creamier texture.
  • 2 medium apples, diced Add near the end of cooking to retain their texture.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional) Add to taste.
  • 1/4 cup raisins or nuts (optional) Use as topping.
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water (or almond milk) and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until quinoa is fluffy and liquid is absorbed.
  4. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the diced apples, cinnamon, and optional sweetener to the quinoa. Stir well.
  5. Once done, remove from heat and let it sit for a couple of minutes.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, topped with optional raisins or nuts, a splash of milk, or extra maple syrup.

Notes

Cool the quinoa to room temperature before storing. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a saucepan with a little water or milk, or microwave until warm. Taste and add sweetener little by little.