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Overhead shot of a bowl of Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa with diced apples and cinnamon.

Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa

A warm and hearty breakfast quinoa dish with cinnamon and apple.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large apple peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or to taste
  • 1/4 cup milk or non-dairy alternative

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine the rinsed quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed.
  2. Stir in the diced apple and cinnamon. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the apple is tender.
  3. Remove from heat. Stir in the maple syrup and milk.
  4. Serve warm.

Notes

You can add nuts or seeds for extra crunch.