Description

Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Breakfast is a warm, comforting, and nutritious dish made with fluffy quinoa, tender apples, aromatic cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts. It’s a healthy, gluten-free breakfast packed with protein, fiber, and natural sweetness.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
2 cups water
2 medium apples, diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup almond milk (or any milk of choice)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Rinse the quinoa under cold water for 1-2 minutes to remove bitterness.
In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
Peel, core, and dice apples. In a skillet over medium heat, cook apples with cinnamon and a pinch of salt for 5-7 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
Fluff quinoa with a fork, then add to the skillet with apples.
Stir in maple syrup, almond milk, walnuts, and raisins. Mix well until combined.
Spoon into bowls, garnish with extra walnuts, cinnamon, or maple syrup, and enjoy warm.

Notes

You can mix apple varieties for a balance of sweet and tart flavors. Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds, or add chia or flaxseeds for extra nutrition.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 320
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 9g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: cinnamon, apple, quinoa, healthy breakfast, gluten-free, vegan