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:
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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.
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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