Apple Cinnamon Quinoa

In light of our recent vegetarian dietness, and because I always modify recipes and then forget how a changed them, I am going to post some recipes. :) This has quickly become a morning favorite here! Audrey ate seconds and then wanted it again for lunch the first time I made it...crazy!

So here ya go!

Apple Cinnamon Quinoa
Adapted from: Skinnytaste

For Quinoa: 

• 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed well
• 1 1/2 cups milk (I haven't tried it with non-dairy milk)
• Stevia to taste
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon + more for sprinkling
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Toppings:

• 1 cup warmed milk for drizzling (non-dairy milk is fine, also you can sweeten a little if you like)
• 1-2  tart apples, chopped (gala, granny smith or pink lady all are great!)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries, or your fruit of choice
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Directions:
- In a saucepan combine milk, quinoa, stevia, salt and cinnamon. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir applesauce into quinoa 
- Serve in bowls and top with pecans, cranberries, applies, a drizzle of milk and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Enjoy!