Breakfast Quinoa with Apples and Cinnamon

Breakfast Quinoa with Apples and Cinnamon

Finding healthy and fun breakfast dishes isn’t always easy, but this one from Shape is full of flavor and nutrients.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed well
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup warmed fat-free milk (or non-dairy milk)
• 1 apple, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

DIRECTIONS

Combine quinoa, water, cinnamon, and vanilla in a small saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for 15 minutes until quinoa can be fluffed with a fork.

Divide cooked quinoa between four bowls. Stir in applesauce and raisins, and pour in milk. Top with apples, pecans, and more cinnamon.

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