Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa Recipe

Warm up your mornings with this delicious and healthy Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa! This guilt-free recipe combines the comfort of apple pie with the nutritional power of quinoa for a satisfying and energizing start to your day. Sweet cinnamon apples, fluffy quinoa, and crunchy pecans create a flavor explosion that will leave you feeling full and happy.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 277.3 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • Almond Milk
  • 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
  • Coconut Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Allspice
  • Clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)

How to Make Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa

  1. Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups water or apple juice, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced), and 1/4 cup brown sugar.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the apples are tender.
  4. Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork to separate the grains.
  5. Divide the quinoa into bowls. Drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup (to taste) and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
  6. Enjoy immediately!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

2g

Carbs

18g