Quinoa Porridge with Apple and Cinnamon

Name: Quinoa Porridge with Apple and Cinnamon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup Cooked quinoa (about 240g, pre-cooked); 1 medium Chopped apple (about 118g, peeled or unpeeled as preferred); 1 tsp Cinnamon (ground cinnamon); 1 cup Almond milk (unsweetened or sweetened as preferred); 1 tbsp Honey (for natural sweetness)

610 kcal · 24 g protein · 5 minutes · 1 servings

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This warm and comforting quinoa porridge combines the nutty flavor of cooked quinoa with sweet, tender apples and aromatic cinnamon. Sweetened naturally with honey and made creamy with almond milk, it’s a nutritious breakfast that fuels your day with balanced protein, fats, and carbs.

610 kcal 24 g protein 5 minutes

Ingredients

Cooked quinoa 1 cup
Chopped apple 1 medium
Cinnamon 1 tsp
Almond milk 1 cup
Honey 1 tbsp

Method

Prepare the apple. Wash the apple thoroughly. If you prefer, peel the apple, then chop it into small cubes about 1/2 inch in size. This helps the apple cook evenly and soften nicely in the porridge.
Tip: Use a sharp knife and be careful while chopping to avoid injury.
Heat the almond milk and cinnamon. Pour 1 cup of almond milk into a small saucepan. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the milk. Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture until it just begins to simmer, stirring occasionally to combine the cinnamon evenly.
Tip: Do not let the milk boil vigorously; gentle simmering is enough to infuse the cinnamon flavor.
Add quinoa and apple. Add the cooked quinoa and chopped apple pieces to the warm almond milk and cinnamon mixture. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Tip: Use cooked quinoa that has been cooled or refrigerated beforehand for best texture.
Simmer the porridge. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow the apple to soften and the flavors to meld.
Tip: If the porridge becomes too thick, add a splash more almond milk to reach your desired consistency.
Sweeten with honey and serve. Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon of honey to sweeten the porridge naturally. Give it a final stir and transfer to a serving bowl. Enjoy warm.
Tip: Adjust honey amount to taste if you prefer it less or more sweet.

Pro tips

Use pre-cooked quinoa to save time; you can cook quinoa in bulk and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
For extra texture and nutrition, sprinkle some chopped nuts or seeds on top before serving.