Apple Pie Overnight Quinoa
Apple Pie Overnight Quinoa is a delicious, nutritious breakfast that brings the cozy flavors of apple pie to your mornings. This easy recipe combines creamy quinoa with sweet diced apples, aromatic cinnamon, and a hint of maple syrup. Perfect for meal prep, simply mix the ingredients the night before and enjoy a wholesome dish ready to go in the morning. Customize it with your favorite toppings or add-ins for an even more delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast/Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups pure apple juice
- 1 cup diced apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. Cook according to package instructions using apple juice instead of water.
- In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa with diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and Greek yogurt. Mix well.
- Divide into jars or containers and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or warm; top with additional chopped apples or nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg