Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 4 apples (divided)
- 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
- 1 ¼ cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ¼ cup applesauce
- 3 tablespoons coconut palm sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- Optional: Maple syrup (for drizzling)
Instruction
- Using a box grater or food processor, shred two apples.
- Bring quinoa and milk to a simmer in a medium saucepan, stirring often. Stir in grated apples, applesauce, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Return to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 25 minutes.
- Chop remaining 2 apples. Stir in chopped apples and vanilla and re-cover. Cook for 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 more minutes.
- Divide among four serving bowls and top each with a tablespoon of pecans. If desired, drizzle with maple syrup. Serve warm. May be made ahead and reheated prior to serving.