Cinnamon-Apple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge
Red quinoa simmers into a hearty porridge with almond milk, then pairs with tender cinnamon apples, maple syrup, butter, and a touch of cream. Sliced almonds add a nutty finish, making this warm, gently sweet bowl a comforting breakfast for cool mornings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cinnamon-Apple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the apple and sprinkle with salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Stir in the almonds; cook and stir until the apple is hot and beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the almond milk and half-and-half cream; continue cooking until hot. Stir in the hot quinoa and cook a few minutes before serving.
- 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- 4
Add the apple, then sprinkle with salt, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- 5
Stir in the almonds; cook and stir until the apple is hot and starting to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Pour in the almond milk and half-and-half cream; keep cooking until hot.
- 7
Stir in the hot quinoa, and cook for a few minutes before serving.
- Calories 550.39 kcal High 28%
- Protein 14.05 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 82.21 g 30%
- Total Fat 19.42 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 4.11 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.14 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 115.73 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 12.09 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 23.39 g --
- Added Sugars 10.18 g High 20%
- Calcium 338.22 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 3.83 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 224.59 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 86.83 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 16.85 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin D 1.21 mcg Low Source 6%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cinnamon Apple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge is made with 12 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almond Milk, Almonds, Butter, and Envy Apple. Each serving provides about 550.39 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cinnamon-Apple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Milk, Almonds, Butter, Envy Apple, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cinnamon-Apple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 550.39 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cinnamon-Apple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Cinnamon-Apple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge healthy?
- Cinnamon-Apple Quinoa Breakfast Porridge has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 550.39 calories and 14.05 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 115.73 mg (5% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.11 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.18 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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