Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa
This apple cinnamon breakfast quinoa cooks up soft and creamy with a little texture, while the walnuts and hempseeds add crunch, fiber, protein, and healthy fats. And the cinnamon and apples make it taste like a cozy fall breakfast. Gluten-free and dairy-free friendly and ready in 20 minutes!
Servings 2 servings
Calories 417kcal
Equipment
- 1 small saucepan
Ingredients
- ½ cup white quinoa, rinsed
- 1 ½ cup milk of choice
- 1 large apple, chopped (or 2 small apples)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of fine sea salt
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Instructions
- Add quinoa, milk, apple, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.½ cup white quinoa, rinsed , 1 ½ cup milk of choice , 1 large apple, chopped , ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 pinch of fine sea salt , ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and leave the pan covered for an additional 5 minutes. This will allow the quinoa to finish absorbing some of the liquid.
- Scoop into 2 bowls and divide the toppings (walnuts and hemp seeds) between each bowl. Drizzle with some pure maple syrup if desired.¼ cup chopped walnuts , 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
Notes
- Be sure to rinse the quinoa under cold water before adding to the pan.
- If using non-dairy milk, make sure it is plain and unsweetened. I prefer almond milk and recommend one made with just almonds, water, and salt. I Malk and Three Trees are my favorite brands.
- If using cow's milk, I recommend organic whole or 2% milk.
- For apples that are less soft (and have a little more bite), add them after 5 minutes of simmering (no need to stir - just toss them in the pot).
Nutrition
Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 5mg
