Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Apple and Cinnamon
A warm quinoa bowl with apple, cinnamon and walnuts. The quinoa is cooked for one portion and finished until creamy.
Ingredients
- 60 g dry quinoa
- 140 ml water
- 80 ml milk (3.5%)
- 1 small apple (approx. 130 g)
- 15 g walnuts
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
Nutrition
| per 100 g | per serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 102.8 kcal | 439 kcal |
| Protein | 3.3 g | 14 g |
| Carbs | 13.6 g | 58 g |
| Sugars | 4.8 g | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 17 g |
Instructions
- 1
Cook the quinoa
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under hot water in a fine sieve. Bring it to the boil with the water and a pinch of salt, then cover and cook over low heat for 12–15 minutes.
- 2
Leave to steam
Take the pan off the heat and leave the quinoa covered for 5 minutes. Fluff it with a fork.
- 3
Prepare the toppings
Meanwhile, core and finely dice the apple and roughly chop the walnuts.
- 4
Warm the bowl
Stir the milk, apple and cinnamon into the quinoa and warm gently for 2–3 minutes until the apple softens slightly.
- 5
Serve
Spoon into a bowl and scatter over the walnuts.
Tip
Cooked quinoa from the day before saves time: use 180 g and omit the water.
Nutritional values are estimates. Recipes are inspiration, not medical or dietary advice — always adjust to your own needs and consult a healthcare professional for personal dietary guidance.
