Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bowl (Printable)

A comforting bowl with quinoa, apples, cinnamon, and nuts for a nourishing morning start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

→ Liquids

02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit

04 - 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Sweeteners & Spices

05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
10 - 1 tablespoon raisins or dried cranberries
11 - Extra apple slices, for garnish (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium saucepan, mix quinoa, almond milk, vanilla extract, diced apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
02 - Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally until the quinoa is tender and creamy.
03 - Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
04 - Divide into bowls, top with nuts, dried fruit, and extra apple slices if desired, and drizzle with additional maple syrup to taste. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like apple pie for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to the protein in quinoa
  • The texture becomes incredibly creamy without any dairy or heavy creams
02 -
  • Resist the urge to keep lifting the lid while it simmers or the quinoa will cook unevenly
  • The mixture continues to thicken as it stands so do not worry if it looks slightly loose when you first remove it from heat
03 -
  • Toast your quinoa in a dry pan for 2 minutes before adding liquid to bring out a nutty depth
  • Grate a little fresh apple directly into the pot while it simmers for natural thickening
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