Apple Cinnamon Cereal

Fall is officially in motion and what’s a better way to start your morning than with a hot bowl of apple cinnamon cereal made with quinoa for extra fiber. With warming spices, cinnamon and nutmeg combined with crisp autumn apples, this bowl of goodness will become a regular in this season’s breakfast repertoire.

Get creative with those toppings and let us know your favorite combo!

Ingredients

1 cup dry quinoa
1 cup water
1 cup apple cider or apple juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
1 apple (cored and diced)
Optional toppings: chopped nuts, raisins, maple syrup

Preparation

Rinse quinoa with cold water.
Add quinoa, apple juice/cider, water, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a medium pot.
Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add diced apple and reduce heat to medium-low.
Simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
Serve warm with your favorite plant-based toppings!