Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bowl (Printable)

Fluffy quinoa paired with tender apples and cinnamon for a cozy morning start.

# 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, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place quinoa, almond milk, vanilla extract, diced apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a medium saucepan.
02 - Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, stirring occasionally until quinoa is tender and creamy.
03 - Remove from heat and allow to stand for 2 to 3 minutes; fluff gently with a fork.
04 - Divide the quinoa mixture into serving bowls, topping each with walnuts or pecans, raisins or dried cranberries, and extra apple slices if desired.
05 - Drizzle with additional maple syrup to taste and enjoy immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full and energized without the crash.
  • You throw everything in one pot, no complicated steps or cleanup stress.
  • The recipe adapts to whatever fruit or milk you have on hand, so it works any season.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the quinoa or it tastes bitter and covers up the apple and cinnamon.
  • If you cook it on high heat, it will boil over and make a mess; low heat is your friend here and the result is creamier anyway.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry skillet for two minutes right before serving; the warmth brings out their oil and flavor in a way that changes everything.
  • If the bowl seems too thick when it comes off the heat, stir in a splash more milk to loosen it up, because it thickens slightly as it cools.
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