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
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Ingredients for Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa

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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!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

2g

Carbs

18g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa?

Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa?

Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa has approximately 277.3 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa?

The key ingredients for Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa are Quinoa, Almond Milk, Apples, Coconut Sugar, Cinnamon, Allspice. See the full list with measurements above.

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