Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Quinoa is a total game changer in the morning—warm and filling, it’s the perfect combination of protein and fiber to give your boring breakfast a boost!
Course Breakfast
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 small apple diced, skin on (for fiber)
- 2 tbsp golden raisins
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it with cold running water. This will help remove any bitter flavors.
- In a small pot, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce to the lowest heat setting, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.Remove the pot from the heat and allow the quinoa to stand for 5 minutes, covered.
- Stir in the apples, raisins, walnuts, and cinnamon. Serve warm. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat later. Cooked quinoa keeps for up to 7 days.
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