Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal
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Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal
Description
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Cereal begins by simmering rinsed quinoa in apple cider alongside chopped apples, raisins, nuts, and ground cinnamon until the quinoa becomes tender. The apples add fresh sweetness and slight bite, while the raisins and nuts contribute chewy and crunchy textures, respectively. Butter and honey are stirred in at the end for a creamy mouthfeel and gentle sweetness, enhancing the cinnamon notes.
The resulting cereal has a balanced mixture of textures with tender quinoa grains, soft fruit, and crunchy nuts. The natural apple flavor is highlighted by cooking the quinoa in apple cider instead of water, giving the dish a subtle fruit-forward aroma and taste. This dish can be eaten immediately or served with dairy or plant-based milk or yogurt to add moisture and richness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa thoroughly rinsed and drained, uncooked
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup apple peeled and cored, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup nuts e.g., pecans, walnuts, hazelnuts, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter vegan: use coconut oil or butter substitute, or coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons honey (vegan: use agave *You can omit the honey if you prefer, the raisins already add some sweetness)
Instructions
- Place everything except for the butter and honey in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Stir in the butter and honey.
- Serve immediately as is or add some milk to the bowl and/or a dollop of vanilla yogurt (vegan: use vegan yogurt and plant-based milk such as cashew, almond or rice milk).
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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