If you are not already familiar with the ever growing in popularity Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), you will soon want to be. Quinoa is becoming more and more mainstream as a substitute for starchier pasta and rice. Why? It is absolutely delicious with a nutty flavor, is high in protein, is easy and quick to cook, has anti-inflammatory benefits, and has twice the calcium as whole wheat. What better way to start your day than with this delicious power grain? My Apple Cinnamon Quinoa combines the nutty flavor and fluffy texture of the quinoa with the sweet flavors of the apple and cinnamon to create a perfect harmony for your taste buds.
Keeping our bodies in shape is hard work… and, yes, it absolutely does mean making sacrifices when it comes to the foods that we choose to eat! However, the key is to still enjoy the foods that you love by simply recreating them into a healthy version. That’s what I’m here for! I’ll take the guesswork away from you and bring you new recipes each and every week! It’s all about being creative with good-for-you foods! As my trademark proclaims, I will always do my best to deliver to you: 100% Taste, 0% Guilt! It’s all here for you and ready to go. Each Alli’s Slim Pickins recipe provides detailed ingredients, nutritional information, and step-by-step instructions on how to prepare each mouth-watering meal! Come on, let’s make it happen…
APPLE CINNAMON QUINOA
Ingredients
1 cup white quinoa
2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or use water if you prefer)
1 TB cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 TB coconut oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 packets stevia (or your favorite sweetener)
How to Prepare
1. Put the almond milk, quinoa, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan. Put on the stove over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook for 15 minutes.
3. Remove saucepan from heat, keep covered, and let sit for an additional 5 minutes.
4. After 5 minutes, remove lid. Add applesauce, coconut oil, vanilla, and sweetener. Fluff well with a fork. Enjoy!
NUTRITION DATA
Per approx.1 cup serving (recipe serves 4): 225 calories, 6.5 grams protein, 33 grams carbohydrates, 7.5 grams fat
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