Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quinoa

I love quinoa (pronounced “Keen-Wah”) for breakfast! It has such a warm nutty flavor!

I have a few recipes I follow or I just throw whatever I have in the cupboard in my quinoa – raisins, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, chia seeds, walnuts, etc. I don’t usually follow a recipe but I figured posting accurate amounts of everything would help if someone wanted to try quinoa for breakfast.

I buy my quinoa at Costco – It’s about $9 for a big bag and it’s organic.

This recipe is from Happy Healthy Mama food blog, it’s really easy and I bet you have all these ingredients in your kitchen! Her other breakfast recipe, Orange Banana Walnut Breakfast Quinoa, is our favorite too!

Nutty Apple Quinoa Breakfast

Makes 2 large or 4 toddler-sized servings

1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed

1 cup milk (I use soy, almond or coconut milk, any milk will work)

1 cup water

1 medium apple, diced (I don’t peel)

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa, milk, water, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and maple syrup. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.

While the quinoa is cooking, heat your walnuts over medium heat in a dry skillet. Allow to toast until the nuts are fragrant and starting to brown, about 5 minutes.