Apple Strudel Breakfast Cereal with Quinoa
Start your morning with the cozy flavors of Apple Strudel Breakfast Cereal with Quinoa—a wholesome, satisfying twist on traditional breakfast bowls. This warm and creamy dish combines naturally gluten-free quinoa with sweet-tart diced apples, plump raisins, and a fragrant blend of cinnamon and nutmeg to evoke the essence of classic apple strudel. Cooked with almond milk for a smooth texture and topped with crunchy walnuts or pecans, this protein-packed recipe is as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for cozy mornings or meal prepped breakfast, it can be customized with a drizzle of maple syrup for added sweetness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this plant-powered breakfast offers a nutritious start to your day, whether you're looking for comfort, convenience, or both.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 medium apple, diced (preferably a sweet-tart variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water using a fine-mesh sieve to remove any bitterness.
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa and a pinch of salt, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
While the quinoa is cooking, dice the apple into small, bite-sized cubes. Set aside.
Once the quinoa is cooked, stir in the almond milk, diced apple, raisins, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Increase the heat to medium and cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm and creamy, and the apples have softened slightly.
Taste the cereal and add maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired.
Serve the quinoa cereal in bowls. Top each serving with a sprinkle of chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor.
Enjoy your homemade Apple Strudel Breakfast Cereal while it's warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
751 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1372 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.5 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 543 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
