Description
A nutritious and delicious breakfast option made with quinoa, cinnamon, and apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add diced apple, cinnamon, and sweetener; stir well.
- Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in nuts and raisins if desired.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat with a splash of water if needed.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa