Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl Recipe
This wholesome Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl is a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Featuring fluffy quinoa cooked to perfection and topped with fresh banana slices, crisp apple, sweet raisins, and a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon, all enhanced by creamy plant-based milk. It’s a warm, comforting, and naturally gluten-free breakfast bowl packed with fiber and plant-based protein.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Quinoa Base
- 2 cups of water
- 1 cup of quinoa
Toppings
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- ¼ cup of raisins
- 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Liquid
- ½ cup of plant-based milk (such as almond or oat milk)
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: In a medium pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in 1 cup of quinoa, then reduce heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Fluff the quinoa: Remove the pot from heat and fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork to separate the grains. Transfer the quinoa into a serving bowl.
- Add toppings: Arrange the sliced banana, sliced apple, and raisins evenly over the quinoa bowl.
- Flavor and serve: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon over the top, then pour ½ cup of plant-based milk over everything for a creamy finish. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use rinsed quinoa for best texture and to remove any bitterness.
- You can substitute water with plant-based milk when cooking quinoa for a creamier base.
- Add nuts or seeds like walnuts or chia seeds for extra crunch and nutrition.
- Adjust sweetness by changing the amount of brown sugar or using maple syrup instead.
- This breakfast bowl is naturally gluten-free and vegan.
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