Add some wholesome sweetness to your morning breakfast routine with this filling and fruit-packed Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl. Topped with crunchy apples, creamy bananas, and chewy raisins then sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar, this easy-to-make breakfast treat will win you over in no time! Not only will you enjoy a delicious morning meal, but you will also be getting tons of energy-giving nutrients to start your day.
Sometimes when you’re eating healthy, it can feel option-less when it comes to breakfast … but not anymore. The answer - Quinoa! Before you shake your head and discard this awesome superfood, we urge you to try it. This pseudocereal is the real deal and will really surprise you with its mild nutty flavor and fluffy yet creamy texture once cooked. If you’re not in the mood for a cold smoothie or your oatmeal is getting a bit monotonous, this is a perfect choice!
We have established how healthy this fruit-loaded Quinoa breakfast bowl is, but there is more to it than just being nutritious and yummy!
It might look like a grain and is mainly used as one, but Quinoa (Keen-wah) are actually edible seeds. It has been in production for a hundred years. Still, it has only been recently placed in the international spotlight as a naturally gluten-free and more nutritious alternative to some grains.
They are a gold mine of health and nutritional benefits! Quinoa is rich in dietary fiber, high in protein, and is loaded with essential nutrients like folate, magnesium, zinc, and iron. In fact, it contains more fiber than most popular grains like rice. It is also considered a complete protein containing nine essential amino acids that our body needs but cannot produce naturally. It is also a great source of antioxidants and contains high amounts of anti-inflammatory compounds.
Lastly, it is super easy to incorporate into our daily diet. We love using it on both sweet and savory dishes and can be used to make salads, soups, casseroles, and desserts! This Complete Guide to Quinoa will let you in on the different types and how to cook them properly.
Once your quinoa is cooked, fluff it up and let it cool down. You can store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can make your Breakfast Quinoa Apple Bowl anytime!
If you bought a big pack of quinoa for later use, make sure to store them in a cool, dry place and keep them tightly sealed. Uncooked Quinoa will last in your pantry for a year or so if properly stored.
Photos by Alfonso Revilla
Jay says
Quinoa “oats” as I call it are the best! Tastes so good!
Andrea White says
The best breakfast!
Michelle Cehn says
It always blows my mind that quinoa can be oatmeal!!
Andrea White says
Right?! Such a fun way to mix it up too!
Teodora Grujic says
Delicious, simple, and nutritious! Perfect breakfast!
Andrea White says
It's a great one to get you started!
Gina House says
Yum! Apples and grains for breakfast just sounds so filling and satisfying.
Andrea White says
Yesss! The best kind of breakfast to give you energy throughout the day!
Amanda Meth says
What a unique and filling breakfast recipe!
Andrea White says
It's soooo wholesome and delicious!
Tina G says
Loving all the cinnamon. This is what breakfast dreams are made of.
Andrea White says
Yesssss! So dreamy and full of flavor!
Oscar says
This looks so good, going to make it for breakfast this weekend. Thank you.
Andrea White says
Yay! Hope you enjoy it 🙂
Megan Ellam says
So simple and so delicious!
Andrea White says
Love the simple ones too!
Andrea White says
Such a great breakfast idea!
Jere Cassidy says
I was getting tired of oatmeal for breafast and finding I love this recipe for quinoa with all the toppings. It's super fast to make in the morining and I love all the toppings.
Andrea White says
It's a great way to mix it up! So easy and nutritious too!
Jean says
the addition of cinnamon wakes me up! healthy and delicous breakfast
Andrea White says
So full of yummy flavors!
Amanda Scarlati says
I'm huge fan of quinoa for breakfast! It's such a great protein source and the combo with the fruit makes it taste so good! Love it!
Andrea White says
It's such a great option! So good!
Agnieszka says
I love the idea of quinoa "porridge". Perfect for when you run out of oats!
Andrea White says
Same! It's a great breakfast idea to have on standby!