Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Oatmeal, WHO? This Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is such a fun switch up from a typical bowl of oatmeal! It’s gluten-free, vegan, low in sugar, and contains plant protein from the quinoa.

It’s always good to switch up your grains, proteins, vegetables, fruits. etc. to make sure you are giving your body a variety of nutrients to support your gut and your overall health. This quinoa breakfast bowl is a super delicious way to pack in some plant protein, nutrients, and flavor in the morning!

Here’s what you need:

• quinoa— I always look for organic grains! You will want to rinse your quinoa before cooking to remove the bitter taste.

• milk of choice— I like almond, coconut, cashew, and oat milk!

• maple syrup— or sweetener of choice. I just love the maple-y flavor the maple syrup brings!

• apple pie spice— feel free to swap cinnamon if you prefer or have it on hand,

• salt— just a pinch!

• apple— to sauté and add on top. Soooo yummy and cozy!

• oil, butter, or ghee— to sautee the apples with! You only need a tiny bit. I prefer grass-fed butter or ghee, coconut oil, or avocado oil.

Print Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Course: Breakfast

Keyword: apple, apple cinnamon, apples, breakfast, dairy free, fall, fall recipes, gluten free, oatmeal, plant based, quinoa, vegan

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup quinoa (dry + rinsed)
• 1/2 cup milk of choice (I used almond milk)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• few shakes apple pie spice (see above for substitutions)
• pinch salt
• 1 apple (chopped)

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a pot and turn heat to high. Bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and cover.
• Let cook 15 minutes or until milk has mostly absorbed.
• Add apple and a little bit of oil or butter to a pan, add more apple pie spice and sauté on medium heat for a few minutes until apples start to soften.
• Add cooked quinoa to a bowl, with apples, coconut yogurt or regular yogurt (optional), extra milk, and enjoy!