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Chai Spiced Quinoa Breakfast Bowl With Apples (Vegan)
A warm, flavorful vegan breakfast combining protein-rich quinoa with aromatic chai spices and fresh apples.
Ingredients
Main
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon Easy Homemade Chai Spice
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 medium apple (preferably Granny Smith), diced
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, coconut flakes, hemp seeds, almond butter, or peanut butter
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer.
- Combine quinoa, almond milk, chai spice, and black pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla, then divide into bowls and top with diced apple and optional toppings.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings for added flavor and texture.