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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)
Apple Pie Breakfast Quinoa

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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

Chef's secret: layers of flavor make a dish truly memorable! Consider what a little extra something could bring – perhaps a touch of acidity like a good vinegar or citrus zest, a hint of smokiness from paprika, a bit of umami from mushrooms or soy sauce, or a sprinkle of toasted nuts for texture. Experiment and taste as you go!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

2g

Carbs

18g

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