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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast/Brunch

    Apple Gingerbread Quinoa

    Published: Nov 27, 2012 · Modified: Dec 6, 2021 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Apple Gingerbread Quinoa is simple to make, healthy and delicious. It's time to mix up your breakfast routine with this nutritious quinoa with fun holiday flavors!

    Apple Gingerbread Quinoa in a white bowl with sliced apples on top.

    We can all get into ruts with our routines sometimes, especially with w

    The sweetness of the apples pair perfectly with these awesome spices.  (Feel free to adjust the spices according to your tastes.)  

    The quinoa makes a lovely substitution for a cold morning when you are getting tired of eating oatmeal all the time (like me).  And quinoa is a complete protein as well and who doesn't need some extra protein in the morning?

    I know I am always looking for more ways to add protein to my diet, especially during the holidays. This is the perfect way to add some protein to your breakfast.

    But why limit this delicious quinoa to just breakfast? It can easily be just as yummy for dessert, a snack or even lunch.

    No judgement here, especially around the holidays. Anything goes, right?

    That's why adding some healthier dishes like this is important. It's all about balance and moderation, so this quinoa kind of cancels out all of the cookies, cakes and treats, right?

    Why is balance so hard sometimes?

    Apple Gingerbread Quinoa

    Vegetarian, Breakfast, Vegan, Quinoa, Gluten-free, Wheat-free
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    Servings: 2
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup cooked quinoa
    • ¼ cup almond milk feel free to add more in tablespoon increments if you need more
    • ½ apple chopped
    • 1 tablespoon 100% maple syrup
    • â…› teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon you can use less if you'd like
    • â…› teaspoon ground cloves
    • Maple syrup for topping

    Instructions

    • After quinoa is cooked, remove sauce pan from heat and set aside.
    • Put almond milk in sauce pan with sliced apple and mix well.
    • Add maple syrup and spices and continue to mix. Put quinoa mixture over low heat and continue to stir until most of the milk is absorbed and apples soften. Serve immediately. ENJOY
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    I love the crunchy apples in here too. It adds a wonderful texture and light sweetness. 

    If you have picky kids that don't like apples you can easily leave them out. I personally love them in this, but I do understand how picky kids operate.

    One day they love something and eat it all the time, then all of a sudden they wake up and no longer like it. I get that you want to bang your head against the wall, but most of the time they do grow out of it.

    Just try to roll with it and when they refuse to eat something just keep trying to introduce it to them. Even though it can be incredibly frustrating, just keep offering it to them.

    They might surprise you and all of a sudden try it and like it again. I have experience with this and it's truly baffling.

    Back to these spices... they go perfectly with the sweetness of the apples.  I love these spices all year long and don't just limit them to around the holidays, but they do seem to be even more magical during the holiday season.

    I hope you love this new twist on a warm, healthy breakfast!

    If you have any other ideas how we can add protein to our diets with some recipes, please send them my way. I am always looking for new ideas for any meal of the day!

    If you make this Apple Gingerbread Quinoa or any of my recipes please come back and let me know. I love to hear from you!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. Mike Sireci

      November 21, 2014 at 10:47 am

      Perfect breakfast idea! I will surely try this one at home and will share it with friends as well. Thanks so much for this one!

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    2. Julianne @ Beyond FRosting

      November 19, 2014 at 8:00 am

      I love apples and quinoa! I have to try this!

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    3. [email protected]+press

      November 18, 2014 at 4:18 pm

      this is my idea of a perfect breakfast! healthy and delicious

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    4. Cyndi @ My Kitchen Craze

      November 18, 2014 at 3:08 pm

      This looks so hearty and warm for my families early mornings. I love the apples too. Yum. Pinned.

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    5. Mireille

      December 22, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      what a great idea!

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      • lauren

        December 22, 2013 at 3:04 pm

        Thanks Mireille! It's amazing 🙂

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    6. Pat

      December 04, 2013 at 1:37 pm

      good morning; when I make it I add dried fruit blend instead of apple. I have also used almonds, pecans, etc.

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      • lauren

        December 04, 2013 at 4:50 pm

        That sounds delicious Pat!! 🙂

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    7. BarbaraP

      December 04, 2013 at 3:47 am

      Ooh this looks yummy. Never had quinoa for breakfast but it is healthier than oatmeal! Gonna have tobtey this. Thanks for great idea!

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    8. Carole

      December 27, 2012 at 7:27 pm

      Hi there. The current Food on Friday is all about Rice and other grains! So it would be great if you linked this in. This is the link . Wishing you a very happy New Year!

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    9. Allison

      November 27, 2012 at 8:17 pm

      Wow! What a great idea. I might grate the apple b/c I don't think I'll enjoy the chunks but other than that this looks delicious!

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      • lauren.kelly

        November 27, 2012 at 8:24 pm

        Hi Allison! I think my kids would like it better with smaller pieces of apple too. Great idea 🙂

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