Description
This whole grain and protein-rich Breakfast Quinoa has warm flavors of apples, cinnamon, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey for sweetness. An energy-packed way to start the day!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cup Quinoa, any color/variety
- 2 1/2 cups Water
- 1/3–1/2 of an Apple, chopped
- 1/3 cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 3 Tbsp Flaxseed meal (ground flaxseeds, not whole seeds)
- drizzle of Maple Syrup (to taste)
For serving
- Splash of Plant Milk
- Sprinkle of Pepitas (optional)
Instructions
- Place 1 ¼ cup quinoa and 2 ½ cups water in a medium-sized pot on high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cover with lid until water is absorbed and quinoa is fully cooked, 15-20 minutes.
- Add ½ tsp cinnamon, chopped apple slices, and dried cranberries to quinoa for the last few minutes of cooking time.
- Once quinoa is cooked, turn off heat and stir in ¼ cup chopped walnuts, 3 Tbsp Flaxseed meal, and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey until preferred sweetness. Serve immediately and top with pepitas and plant milk!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American