Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bowl (Printable)

Fluffy quinoa blended with apples and cinnamon offers a cozy, nutritious start to your morning.

# What You Need:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

→ Liquids

02 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Fruit

04 - 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Sweeteners & Spices

05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

09 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
10 - 1 tablespoon raisins or dried cranberries
11 - Extra apple slices for garnish (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, almond milk, vanilla extract, diced apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
02 - Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and texture is creamy.
03 - Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Fluff the mixture with a fork.
04 - Divide into bowls. Top with chopped nuts, dried fruit, and extra apple slices if desired. Drizzle with additional maple syrup to taste.
05 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent like dessert but keeps you full and energized all morning.
  • Everything cooks in one pot, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum coziness on busy days.
  • The warm spices and tender apples feel like a hug you can eat.
02 -
  • If your quinoa tastes bitter, you skipped rinsing—next time, hold it under cold water in a fine mesh strainer and rub the grains gently between your fingers.
  • Stirring occasionally prevents the bottom from sticking but also allows the apples to break down naturally, which thickens the whole bowl into something almost creamy.
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet for two minutes before adding them—this wakes up their flavor and makes them taste fresher than you'd expect.
  • Make a double batch of the cooked quinoa base and freeze half in portions so you can have this breakfast almost instantly on hectic mornings.
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