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Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa

A warm, comforting, and healthy breakfast bowl featuring fluffy quinoa simmered in milk, topped with tender, caramelized diced apples and a sweet cinnamon-maple glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Quinoa Base
  • 1 cup white quinoa thoroughly rinsed
  • 1 cup almond milk unsweetened, or milk of choice
  • 1 cup water
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt
Cinnamon Apple Topping
  • 2 medium apples cored and diced
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp water
Garnishes (Optional)
  • 1 tbsp shredded coconut or hemp seeds
  • 1 tbsp walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Medium Saucepan with Lid
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly under cold water for 45 seconds to remove bitterness. Drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, almond milk, 1 cup water, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat. Leave the lid on and let the quinoa rest for 5 minutes. After resting, fluff gently with a fork and stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. While quinoa rests, heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, 1 tsp cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until slightly softened.
  6. Add maple syrup and 1 tbsp water to the skillet with the apples. Let it bubble gently for 2-3 minutes until it forms a thick, glossy syrup coating the apples.
  7. Divide the hot fluffy quinoa into bowls. Top generously with the glossy cinnamon apples and all the syrup from the pan.
  8. Garnish with shredded coconut or chopped walnuts if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Rinsing the quinoa is absolutely mandatory, otherwise the dish will taste soapy. To reheat leftovers, add a splash of milk and microwave.