Bake Apple Cinnamon Quinoa

By Niecer

Ingredients

• 2 cups dry quinoa
• 4 cups water
• 4 apples, peeled and diced
• 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and 1/4 cup more for topping
• 1/4-1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon plus drizzle of agave nectar

Details

Adapted from frugallyfoodulgent.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees.
2.Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh sieve. Cook 2 cups of quinoa in 4 cups of water, in a covered pan over medium heat, until quinoa is soft and fluffy. Drain any remaining water. Set aside.
3. Peel and chop four apples. Mix apples with 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla and 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar. Mix to coat.
4. Add cooked quinoa to apples. Mix well.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of agave nectar to quinoa. Mix to incorporate.
6. Spread quinoa mixture into a medium sized baking dish. Top with rolled oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar and a drizzle of agave nectar.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, until top is browned and crunchy.
8. Serve in individual bowls as a side dish or breakfast treat! Freezes well in individual portions.