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    Author: Donna | Published: Feb 22, 2015 | Modified: Feb 19, 2021

    Apple Quinoa Breakfast Pot

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    Apple Quinoa Breakfast Pot

    We have been loving this Apple Quinoa Breakfast Pot's lately!

    We have been eating a lot of overnight oats lately. It's so easy to make up a batch at the start of the week, store them in little mason jars, and just grab one out of the fridge each morning. Especially when you are kid wrangling; or rushing to work; or you are a slow morning person. No fuss breakfast - yes please! Plus they look super cute.

    Apple quinoa breakfast pots

    We ran out of oats this week and I couldn't face going to Trader Joe's for the third time that day (after the second time; it starts to get embarrassing) so I had to get creative. After some rummaging around, I came up with this little Apple Quinoa Breakfast Pot, and I couldn't be happier.

    Apple quinoa breakfast pots

    Quinoa works perfectly as a sub in for the oats. It's so delicious I actually didn't miss the oats, and they kept me just as full and satisfied. My husband actually thinks the quinoa gives him super-human energy levels as well, so that's good...for him - unfortunately I have yet to receive that side effect. But I wait with anticipation and will continue to eat my little quinoa breakfast pots. I will keep you updated!

    Apple quinoa breakfast pots

    I add a yummy cashew cream and some chopped nuts, berries and coconut to the quinoa breakfast treat when serving, and it is simple delicious.

    If you need some more make-ahead breakfast inspiration, the pop over and check out these overnight oats:

    Maple Spiced Chia Overnight Oats
    Clean Eating Overnight Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Oats

    Apple quinoa breakfast pots

    Apple Quinoa Breakfast Pot

    Whole Food Bellies
    Satisfying and easy to prepare; what more could you want for breakfast? They can even be made up in advance - just grab one and go.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine Breakfast
    Servings 3 servings
    Calories 316 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups white quinoa cooked
    • 1 ½ cups almond milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup raisins
    • ½ cup chopped dried apple
    • ½ cup chopped fresh apple
    • ½ cup raw cashews
    • ⅓ cup hot water
    • 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch salt
    • Berries fresh chopped apple, chopped walnuts and shredded coconut to serve (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the apple quinoa ingredients (quinoa, almond milk, vanilla, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, salt and chopped fruit) in a large bowl and stir to combine. Store in a large glass container with a lid in the fridge for at least 30 mins or overnight. Alternatively, pack into individual mason jars, leaving room to add fresh fruit.
    • To make the vanilla cashew cream, soak the cashews in the hot water for 20 minutes (if you have a high powered blender you can skip this step), after soaking, add the cashew and water mixture with the maple syrup, vanilla and salt to a blender and blend until very smooth. It should resemble cream. Cover and chill for about 10 minutes.
    • Stir the quinoa mixture before serving. Serve up and top with a dollop of the cashew cream, some fresh apple and other toppings of choice. I usually add some chopped walnuts, shredded coconut and fresh berries.
    • Enjoy

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 49.6gProtein: 5.6gFat: 12.4gSaturated Fat: 2.1gSodium: 119mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 31.3g
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    Comments

    1. ashley says

      May 03, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      YUM! This looks and sounds delicious. I haven't had quinoa in awhile so I'm excited to try this!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 05, 2015 at 3:08 am

        I hope you enjoy if you give it a try Ashley!

        Reply
    2. Heather @ The Nerdy Fox says

      May 03, 2015 at 3:18 pm

      Yum~ I love overnight breakfasts! We have to be up at 5 and on the bus by 6 around here. So, anything that makes it easier is welcomed in my house.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 04, 2015 at 3:58 am

        Ugh yuck Heather! I mean I am up at about 5.30 with some noisy kids but I can stay in my jammies and enjoy my coffee - on the bus by 6...no thank you! You definitely need to prepare some overnight quinoa pots 🙂

        Reply
    3. Chad Reid says

      May 01, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      That looks all sorts of delicious! I love it.

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 02, 2015 at 5:03 am

        Thanks Chad 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jessica says

      May 01, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      This looks amazing! I don't normally like quinoa that much but this looks so good!
      ~Jessica
      Jeans and a Teacup

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 04, 2015 at 8:24 pm

        Thanks Jessica 🙂

        Reply
    5. Kimberly Bonham says

      May 01, 2015 at 7:02 pm

      Yummy! This looks so delish!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 01, 2015 at 9:21 pm

        Thanks Kimberly 🙂

        Reply
    6. Donna Ward says

      May 01, 2015 at 6:48 pm

      Hi Donna - Oh Yummy! I have saved this - I will give a try tomorrow! Thank you - and our Trader Joe's is down the hill about an hour away - so don't get there often! 🙁

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 01, 2015 at 9:20 pm

        Oh no Donna - Trader Joe's is literally at the bottom of my street...so they know my name 🙂 Hope it works well for you!

        Reply
    7. Charlene Asay says

      May 01, 2015 at 6:42 pm

      This looks yummy. Plus what a great way to start your day!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 01, 2015 at 9:19 pm

        Thanks Charlene!

        Reply
    8. Shannon Peterson says

      May 01, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      The fact that you can make this overnight to make mornings easier is super appealing to me! I am not an early riser by any means and my son loves oatmeal!

      Reply
      • Whole Food Bellies says

        May 01, 2015 at 9:18 pm

        I wouldn't be an early riser if I had a choice - but my 9mo seems to think 5.30 is a good time to start the day 🙂 This definitely makes the mornings easier!

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    Since I have a part-time job, 3 little kids, and a love of good food (as do you I assume), I have learned how to get the most out of the kitchen in the smallest amount of time.

    Forget about hunting down weird ingredients and making trips to specialty shops.

    We are going to make the most of what is available at the store and farmer's markets all whilst enjoying some delicious meals the whole family (hopefully...if you have fussy eaters I guarantee nothing) will enjoy.

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