With a texture akin to oatmeal and taste reminiscent of your favorite seasonal desserts, this creamy breakfast bowl is going to change the way you do mornings. Made with quinoa, oat milk and apple, it’s loaded with protein, fiber and enough nutrients to fuel you till lunch. Plus, the cinnamon and maple add a sweet, comforting flavor. For additional goodness, top it with slices of fresh apple or roasted pumpkin seeds!
Maple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 268 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups oat milk
- 1 apple grated
- ¼ tsp. cardamom ground
- 1 tsp. Ceylon cinnamon ground
- ½ tsp. maple extract
- 2 Tbsp. maple syrup
- Pinch salt
Suggested toppings
- Drizzle maple syrup
- 1 apple cut into slices
- ¼ cup maple pumpkin seeds
Instructions
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In saucepan over medium heat, stir together all ingredients. Bring to gentle boil.
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Lower heat to simmer; cover. Cook 20 to 25 minutes. Turn heat off; let rest 10 minutes.
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Stir mixture. Serve warm with additional toppings and extra drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
Recipe Notes
Leftovers store well for several days in the refrigerator and can be quickly reheated or served at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Maple Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 60mg3%
Potassium 364mg10%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 6g24%
Sugar 19g21%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 271IU5%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 216mg22%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.