Ingredients
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 apples (peeled and diced)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup Greek yogurt
3/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 tbsp almond butter
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Optional: protein powder, chia seeds, or granola
Instructions
Rinse quinoa thoroughly under water
In a medium pot, combine quinoa, 2 cups water, diced apples, cinnamon, and 1 tbsp maple syrup
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy
Meanwhile, mix yogurt, milk, vanilla, and remaining 1 tbsp maple syrup in a small bowl
Stir almond butter into yogurt mixture until smooth
To serve, spoon warm quinoa into bowls and top with yogurt mixture, chopped walnuts, and extra cinnamon
Notes
Use light or full-fat Greek yogurt for protein boost
Add 1 scoop protein powder to yogurt if desired
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days
Try substituting apples with pears or adding oats for extra texture
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: High Protein Breakfasts
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg