Delicious Cinnamon apple breakfast quinoa

If you’re in the mood to try something different for breakfast, you should try this cinnamon apple breakfast quinoa. Apple sweet with cinnamon, the quinoa just absorbs all the right flavors for this breakfast dish and a spoonful of low carb maple syrup adds so much more of a sweetness factor along with some crunchy almonds

Is quinoa a good grain for diabetics?

Quinoa is considered a good grain option for diabetics due to its low glycemic index. This means it has a minimal impact on blood sugar levels, making it a healthier choice compared to other grains like white rice or pasta. Additionally, quinoa is rich in fiber, which helps regulate blood sugar by slowing down the digestion process.

Moreover, quinoa is packed with essential nutrients such as protein, magnesium, and antioxidants, which contribute to overall health. Its high protein content also aids in managing appetite and keeping blood sugar levels stable. Including quinoa in a diabetic-friendly diet can offer a nutritious alternative to more refined grains.

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Ingredients for cinnamon apple breakfast quinoa

There’re not too many ingredients to make this breakfast meal from scratch quickly

2 large apples diced

1 tbsp No sugar maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp minced ginger

1 cup of quinoa

1/4 cup almonds diced

2 cups water

Make this cinnamon apple breakfast quinoa

In a large saucepan, add your water, cinnamon and quinoa and mix well

Add your maple syrup, minced ginger and diced apples until bubbling and reduce heat to simmer

Keep stirring in the saucepan until mixture thickens

Add almonds and then plate in a bowl and serve hot.

What to serve with this breakfast apple quinoa

If you are looking for more substantial breakfast options, try these other dishes.

Apple sausage casserole

Low carb breakfast burrito

Healthy apple yogurt

Substitutions

You definitely can make your breakfast meal according to your taste and what you have available, here’s some suggestions.

Choose your nut, doesn’t have to be almonds, that’s probably just the most nutritious for me to use

Apples are great when they are cooked like this because they have a nice sweetness factor, but you can swap out fruits or put more to your liking

Use honey if you’re not a fan of maple syrup.