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Spiced Quinoa and Apple Porridge

By TinyTummyTreats Editorial TeamPublished Apr 14, 2026 | Updated Oct 21, 2026
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Quinoa and finely chopped apple cooked with cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and apple juice.

Spiced Quinoa and Apple Porridge
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Servings 4
Difficulty easy
Cuisine International

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Servings4
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
  • 1 medium apple
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon rapeseed oil or olive oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water using a fine mesh sieve to reduce its natural bitterness.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer gently for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and water is absorbed.
  4. While the quinoa cooks, peel, core and finely chop the apple.
  5. After the quinoa has absorbed the water, stir in the chopped apple, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract if using.
  6. Stir in the measured apple juice.
  7. Cover and simmer for another 5-7 minutes or longer until the apple is tender.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in the oil.
  9. Allow to cool to a suitable serving temperature.
  10. Refrigerate leftovers promptly in covered containers for up to 2 days.
Spiced Quinoa Apple Porridge Cinnamon Nutmeg process image for TinyTummyTreats
Spiced Quinoa Apple Porridge Cinnamon Nutmeg process image for TinyTummyTreats

Timing note

Allow for preparation, boiling, about 15 minutes quinoa cooking, 5-7 minutes or longer until apple is tender, and cooling.

Serving

This recipe does not establish suitability for a particular age, allergy or eating ability. Ingredient substitutions have not been validated.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers promptly in covered containers for up to 2 days.

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