Microwave Apple-Quinoa Breakfast Cups

breakfast · brunch · American

Microwave Apple-Quinoa Breakfast Cups

A four-serving make-ahead quinoa breakfast with apple, raisins, and cinnamon, reheated quickly in the microwave.

12 min 4 servings Easy $8.84 recipe est. · $2.21/serving
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Ingredients

For 4 servings

  • 4 cups quinoa
  • 1 apple, cored and finely diced
  • ½ cups raisin
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 tsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp salt

Equipment

Microwave + Microwave-safe bowl

How to make it

  1. 1

    Divide the quinoa, apple, raisins, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and 1 cup water among four microwave-safe bowls; stir well.

  2. 2

    Microwave each bowl on high for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring once, until the apple softens and the quinoa is steaming.

Storage & leftovers

Assemble in covered microwave-safe bowls and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Microwave until steaming, stirring halfway through.

Dietary & allergen notes

Suitable for: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, tree-nut-free, soy-free, sesame-free.

No major allergen is listed in the ingredients shown here. Packaged ingredients can vary, so always check labels and cross-contact information.

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