One food type that I think people tend to overlook when it comes to breakfast is whole grains! Cereals boast that they are made from whole grains, but how often do you cook your own for breakfast? I think these apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowls will have you cooking grains for breakfast all the time!
This recipe is fast to throw together, and reheats well. You can prep a big batch to eat throughout the week, or to serve to a big family!
I love loading this dish up with plenty of apples! When you mix it all together, the apples get a crunchy coating from the quinoa, which adds a nice textural element to the dish.
Variations to the Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls recipe:
- Any color of quinoa will do. I used red, but you could use white, or a blend of multiple colors!
- Try a different grain. Oatmeal would be an obvious good choice for breakfast. Try millet or bulgur as well to keep the crunchy textural element of the dish.
- Be sure to rinse the quinoa well to remove any dirty or bitter flavors. If the flavor of the quinoa is still too much for you or your family, try adding more cinnamon to flavor it!
- Don’t peel the apple! The peel has lots of fiber and nutrients, so leave it on to increase nutritional value of this breakfast!
- Use butter in place of coconut oil if you don’t eat dairy-free or vegan.
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls
These apple cinnamon quinoa breakfast bowls will have you cooking grains for breakfast all the time! This recipe is vegan, dairy-free and gluten free!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
Single Serving
- 1/4 cup quinoa
- 1/2 cup water
- Pinch salt
- 1 small apple (5 oz)
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Maple syrup, to taste (1-3 tsp)
4 servings
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 small apples, or 2 large (20 oz total)
- 1 TBS coconut oil
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Maple syrup, to taste (1-4 TBS)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa well in a fine strainer. Combine quinoa with water and salt in a rice cooker, or on the stove top. Cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 12-15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, core and slice apple(s). Melt coconut oil in a skillet, add the apple slices and saute until the apple starts to brown, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
- Mix cinnamon into cooked quinoa. Place quinoa and sauted apples in a bowl and drizzle with maple syrup.
Recipe inspired by Cooking Light.
You know I would love this!
I think so too!
this looks delicious! I want some now!
Dig right in! It’s fast and easy to make!
What a nutritious way to jump-start your day!
Nutritious and delicious!
I love grain bowls for breakfast! Thanks for the reminder to get creative with them again! This looks just wonderful.
I completely agree, thanks Jessica!
I never think to use quinoa for breakfast, but this looks delicious!
Thanks Shannon!
This is a great option for when I get tired of oatmeal all the time!!
Yes! Switch up your grains for another breakfast experience!
Who would have thought of quinoa for breakfast? I love it!
I know, right?! Thanks Kara!