Healthy Quinoa Apple Breakfast (Print Version)
Fluffy quinoa with crisp apples, warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey topped with crunchy walnuts.
# What You Need:
→ 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 fully absorbed.
03 - Stir in milk, diced apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and mixture becomes 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.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The creamy texture and sweet spiced fruit make healthy eating feel like a treat
- It comes together faster than pancakes and keeps you satisfied until lunch
02 -
- Letting the quinoa rest covered for 5 minutes after cooking makes it fluffier
- Adding milk too early can make the grains gummy so wait until the end
03 -
- Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve until water runs clear
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan while the quinoa simmers