Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

This Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a diabetes-friendly way to start your day. It's packed with protein and fiber, and it's naturally sweetened with apples and cinnamon. Plus, it's easy to make and can be customized to your liking.

The Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl was born out of a desire to create a healthy and satisfying breakfast that would also be diabetes-friendly. Quinoa is a great source of protein and fiber, and it's naturally gluten-free. Apples are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they add a natural sweetness to the bowl. Cinnamon is a spice that has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels. Together, these ingredients make a delicious and nutritious breakfast that will help you start your day off on the right foot.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup water
• 1 apple, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
4. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and transfer it to a bowl.
5. Top the quinoa with diced apple, cinnamon, nuts, flaxseeds, and sweetener if desired.
6. Drizzle with almond milk before serving.
7. Enjoy your diabetes-friendly Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Breakfast Bowl!

Why It Works

• Quinoa is a good source of protein and fiber, which helps to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
• Apples are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they add a natural sweetness to the bowl.
• Cinnamon is a spice that has been shown to help regulate blood sugar levels.