Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa Power Porridge Recipe
This Cinnamon Apple Breakfast Quinoa Power Porridge is a warm, nutritious, and comforting dish perfect for starting your day. Combining protein-packed quinoa with sweet apples, warming cinnamon, and nutrient-dense seeds, this porridge offers a wholesome and delicious way to fuel your morning with plant-based ingredients and natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 small apple (diced)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Mix-ins
- 6 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
Toppings
- 4 tablespoons almond butter
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
- Splash of almond milk (optional)
- Sliced apples (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix: In a small saucepan over high heat, combine the unsweetened almond milk, rinsed quinoa, diced apple, and sea salt. Stir the mixture gently to incorporate all the ingredients.
- Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the saucepan and cook for 18-20 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Stir: Remove the pan from heat. Add the hemp seeds, ground flax seed, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup if using. Stir gently to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Serve: Spoon the porridge into serving dishes. Top each with almond butter, a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, sliced apples, and a splash of almond milk if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy this nutritious and flavorful power porridge to start your day right.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk or cow’s milk if preferred.
- Maple syrup is optional; adjust sweetness according to your taste.
- Ensure the quinoa is well rinsed before cooking to remove any bitterness.
- For added texture, you can toast the hemp seeds lightly before adding.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of almond milk for creaminess.
