Speedy 15-Minute Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Porridge
A quick and healthy breakfast option, this one-pot quinoa porridge combines the comforting flavors of apple and cinnamon. It’s a perfect gluten-free alternative to traditional oatmeal, ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine rinsed quinoa, water, almond milk, diced apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- If using, stir in maple syrup.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use whole milk or a richer plant-based milk.
- Add a handful of chopped nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
- Adjust cinnamon and nutmeg to your preference.
- This porridge can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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