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Apple-Cinnamon Quinoa Bowl

How about waking up to the enticing aroma of cinnamon-spiced apple-cinnamon quinoa bowl, effortlessly prepared in your slow cooker overnight? Start your day with a comforting and nutritious breakfast that delights your senses with every spoonful.

Recipe and image developed by Eating Well. 

Recommended Apple Variety:

Cortland, Gala, Ida Red, Jonathan, Northern Spy, Rome, Braeburn, McIntosh, Empire, EverCrisp®

INGREDIENTS: 

Serving size 1

  • 3/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 2/3 cup diced apple, divided
  • 1/4 cup quinoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons sliced almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon honey

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Combine milk, 1/3 cup apple, quinoa, cinnamon and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on very low heat until the liquid is absorbed, about 12 minutes.

  2. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with the remaining 1/3 cup apple, almonds and honey.

Nutrition Facts: 331 Calories, 8g Fat, 52g Carbs, 14g Protein

Apple-Cinnamon Quinoa Bowl