Description
Start your day with a cozy bowl of Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa that tastes like a decadent apple pie but is packed with wholesome plant-based protein. This gluten-free superfood breakfast is perfect for busy mornings, offering a fiber-rich, naturally sweet, and incredibly satisfying start to your day. It is quick to prepare and keeps you energized without the midday crash, making it a healthy breakfast staple.
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith apple, diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 pinch of salt
Instructions
Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds to remove its natural bitter coating.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, almond milk, diced apples, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
Remove from heat, stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup, and let it sit covered for 2 minutes to steam.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of milk to restore creaminess. Substitute apples with pears or peaches if preferred. Stir in vanilla protein powder after cooking for an extra boost.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Modern Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg