Vegan Apple Cinnamon Quinoa
A warm, cinnamon-infused quinoa bowl loaded with tender apples and natural sweetness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup quinoa rinsed
- 1 cup almond milk or any plant-based milk
- 1 apple diced, any variety
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts optional but fancy
Instructions
- Add quinoa and almond milk to a saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir in diced apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Top with chopped walnuts for crunch (or don’t—your choice).
- Serve warm and enjoy before someone asks for a bite.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~250
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10% DV
- Calcium: 8% DV
- Magnesium: 12% DV
- Vitamin C: 6% DV
- Potassium: 9% DV
Additional Notes & Tips
- Use coconut milk for extra creaminess.
- Swap maple syrup for date syrup or agave if you prefer.
- Leftovers? Store in the fridge and reheat with a splash of milk.
- Top with extra cinnamon because there’s no such thing as too much.