Warm Cinnamon-Apple Quinoa Breakfast
Though it also tastes delicious cold as a power snack or dessert, this cinnamon apple quinoa breakfast bowl tastes best on a cold winter morning.
Servings 2
Calories 224kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk or other nut milk of your choice
- 1/4 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 apple diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or other nut butter of your choice
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or raw honey (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in cold water and drain. Place in a small saucepan with the almond milk. Bring to a rolling boil and add cinnamon. Reduce to simmer and cook for about 15 minutes (until liquid has been absorbed). Stir frequently. Add more liquid (almond milk or water) if needed.
- When ready, place a portion of quinoa into a serving bowl, top with maple syrup, nut butter, apple, and chia seeds.
- If you have time, braise apples in a small saucepan with a little virgin coconut oil, raw sugar or maple syrup until softened and caramelized.
Notes
- Other possible toppings: extra pinch of cinnamon, chia seed jam, raisins, chopped almonds, or coconut yogurt. Also works great with blueberries or mixed berries instead of apples.
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