Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 1

Yield: 1 serving

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup water

¼ cup quinoa

¼ cinnamon stick

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 small apple

diced

1 teaspoon honey

1 teaspoon chia seeds

Breakfast and Brunch

Directions

Step 1

Combine water quinoa cinnamon stick and nutmeg in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Remove saucepan from heat and discard cinnamon stick. Mix apple honey and chia seeds into the quinoa. Let sit until flavors combine about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:1

Calories: 251.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.8g 14%

Carbohydrates: 49.9g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 6.9g 28%

Sugars: 17.4g

Fat: 3.8g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 65.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 5.3mg 9%

Folate: 85mcg 21%

Calcium: 52.5mg 5%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 94mg 34%

Potassium: 366.5mg 10%

Sodium: 7.7mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 34.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.