Healthy Quinoa Apple Breakfast Bowl (Print)
Fluffy quinoa paired with sweet apples and warm spices creates this nourishing breakfast bowl, topped with crunchy nuts and dried fruit for a wholesome morning start.
# Ingredient list:
→ Grains
01 - 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 1 cup water
→ Fruit
03 - 1 large apple, diced
→ Dairy or Plant-Based Options
04 - 1/2 cup milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
→ Sweeteners & Spices
05 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
→ Toppings
08 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
09 - 1 tbsp raisins or dried cranberries
10 - Extra apple slices, for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Combine rinsed quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
02 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.
03 - Stir in milk, diced apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples have softened and mixture is creamy.
04 - Remove from heat and stir in honey or maple syrup until well combined.
05 - Divide quinoa mixture between two bowls. Top with walnuts or pecans, raisins or cranberries, and extra apple slices if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The quinoa becomes impossibly creamy, almost like rice pudding but with way more protein to keep you satisfied
- Its naturally sweetened but still feels indulgent, like a treat you can feel good about eating
02 -
- I once forgot to rinse the quinoa and the entire batch tasted bitterly disappointing, now I never skip that step
- Letting it sit for two minutes off the heat before serving makes the texture even better
03 -
- Buy quinoa in bulk from the bin section, it stays fresh longer and you can buy exactly what you need
- Pre-chop apples on Sunday to make weekday mornings feel effortless