Apple Cinnamon Crunch Quinoa

Gluten Free/Grain Free/Vegan

This is a healthy, delicious, grain free substitute to oatmeal. I promise, I'm asked all the time if my Prince eats the dishes I post and my answer is the same, everything I cook is tested by our Prince. This is a dish that he really enjoys.

I think this will be a perfect way to start our morning tomorrow!

What you need:
 

For Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah):

½ cup water

¼ almond milk, unsweetened, original

½ cup quinoa

½ tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp cinnamon
 

For Apples:

2 apples, organic, peeled, cored and chopped 

¼ tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

2 Tbls honey, raw, unfiltered…(vegan: use vegan substitute)

2 tsp coconut oil, organic, unrefined

¼ walnuts, chopped

What you do:
 

For Quinoa:

Place all ingredients in a small sauce pan/pot.

Heat covered, on medium heat, until initial boil.

At the beginning of a boil, immediately turn to low and cook for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.

Set aside for 4 to 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

For Apples:

Heat coconut oil in small sauce pan/pot.

Mix apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and honey in a bowl.

Add to melted oil and frequently stir until apples are beginning to soften and prior to honey becoming overly sticky.

Remove from heat.

In a mixing bowl add fluffed quinoa, cooked cinnamon apples and walnuts. Mix well.

This recipe makes about 2 cups, recipe can easily be doubled.

Enjoy and report back!!