5.0 from 6 votes
Apples and Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa
Apple cinnamon breakfast quinoa – quinoa for breakfast you ask? Well yes, quinoa served warm, with it's nutty taste and chewy texture, pairs beautifully with fresh crisp autumn apples, golden raisins, pecans, warm milk, vanilla and cinnamon – a delightful breakfast that is both protein packed and comforting.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 316 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa (rinsed well)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tsp cinnamon + more for sprinkling
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup warmed fat-free milk for drizzling (non-dairy milk is fine)
- 1 gala apple (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 cup pecans (chopped)
Instructions
- Combine quinoa, water, cinnamon and vanilla in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes until quinoa can be fluffed with a fork.
- Divide cooked quinoa between four bowls then stir in apple sauce, raisins, and pour in warmed milk.
- Top with fresh cut apples and pecans and a dash of cinnamon.
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Notes
- Makes 4 servings. You can divide the recipe to make 2 servings.
- **Nutritional information for quinoa provided by Heather K Jones, RD (aka The Diet P.I.).
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bowl (1/4 of recipe)
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl (1/4 of recipe) | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.