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Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls are a great alternative to your usual bowl of oatmeal!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 347 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Quinoa
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup water
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons milk optional
Cinnamon Apples
  • 1 apple peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Other Ingredients
  • Toasted chopped pecans and toasted coconut flakes

Instructions

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  1. In a small saucepan, bring the quinoa, salt and water to a boil. Once boiling cover with a lid and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 12-15 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed (drain remaining liquid if needed. Add in the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, maple syrup and milk. Stir together then remove from the heat and let it steam, covered for about 10 minutes.
  2. Divide the quinoa into two bowls then add the coconut oil or butter to the saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Add in the diced apple, maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir together and cook until the apples are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. While the apples cook, whisk together the yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon.
  4. Top the bowls of quinoa with the Greek yogurt mixture, cooked apples, chopped pecans and coconut.

Nutrition Information

Calories 347kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 53mg (2%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 347

% Daily Value*

Calories 347kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 30g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.