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    Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites

    Published: Apr 8, 2016 · Modified: Dec 8, 2020 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    These wonderful little Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites are a fantastic quick and healthy breakfast or snack.

    A close up of Cinnamon Quinoa bites on a table

    Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites

    So, I’m always on the outlook for a new healthy breakfast or snack to add to my arsenal.  I am a self confessed snacker.  I like to have something handy for mid-morning or mid-afternoon so that I don’t grab something completely unhealthy instead.  Because believe me, I would in a heartbeat.

    I eat a LOT of oatmeal.  I actually eat oatmeal every single day for breakfast (preferably these easy overnight oats) along with my yummy egg white scramble.

    I decided these little cinnamon apple quinoa bites would be just perfect .  They are like a mini muffin pretty much.  Sweetened naturally with maple syrup, they are great for breakfast on busy mornings or on the go with a piece of fruit or Greek Yogurt.

     

    A close up of Cinnamon Quinoa bites on a table with a mini muffin tin in the background

     

    Ingredients for Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites, makes about 22- 24 bites

    1 cup quinoa, cooked

    1 cup oats, uncooked

    1 cup chopped apples

    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    ½ teaspoon nutmeg

    ¼ cup maple syrup

    2 eggs, lightly beaten

    Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites4

    How to Make Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

    In a large mixing bowl, add your cooked quinoa, oats and apple.

    In a separate smaller mixing bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup and eggs and mix until combined.

    Then add spice mixture to quinoa mixture and toss until blended well.

    Coat or spray your mini muffin pan with coconut oil or non-stick cooking spray.  Put a little oil on the top of the pan as well for any over flow.

    Fill each muffin hole with 1 tablespoon of the mixture.

    Bake for about 15-20 minutes.

    A close up of Cinnamon Quinoa bites on a table with a muffin tin

     

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    Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites

    These wonderful little Apple Cinnamon Quinoa Bites are a fantastic quick and healthy breakfast or snack
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 22
    Calories: 61kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup quinoa cooked
    • 1 cup oats uncooked
    • 1 cup chopped apples
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 2 eggs lightly beaten

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add your cooked quinoa, oats and apple.
    • In a separate smaller mixing bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup and eggs and mix until combined.
    • Then add spice mixture to quinoa mixture and toss until blended well.
    • Coat or spray your mini muffin pan with coconut oil or non-stick cooking spray. Put a little oil on the top of the pan as well for any over flow.
    • Fill each muffin hole with 1 tablespoon of the mixture.
    • Bake for about 15-20 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bite | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.6mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

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    Comments

    1. April J Harris

      April 24, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      Your Apple Cinnamon Quinoa bites sound delicious and I really love how healthy they are too, Sherri. It’s so important to have healthy snacks on hand – they really can help you stick to a healthy eating plan. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul hop.

      Reply
    2. Karly

      April 23, 2016 at 10:08 am

      Love these! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!

      Reply
    3. Jean

      April 23, 2016 at 12:20 am

      This one looks great, Sherri! Can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    4. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table

      April 21, 2016 at 9:45 pm

      5 stars
      We make a very similar mini muffin recipe and my kiddos adore them! Can’t wait to try this version – such great flavors here!

      Reply
    5. Erin - Suburban Simplicity

      April 21, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      Looks like a healthy and delicious little bite! I love cooking with and eating oatmeal too! Oatmeal bars are my fav. The whole family gobbles them up. You should come link this up at Welcome Home Wednesdays. Party opens at 7a CST. http://www.suburbansimplicity.com

      Reply
    6. Pam

      April 18, 2016 at 7:56 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Sherri!

      These look great! I’m going to be trying them and included the recipe in a new Big Oven account. Happy to be your neighbor today at the Linkup at The Modest Mom Blog.

      Reply
    7. Meg

      April 18, 2016 at 3:03 pm

      These look super yummy. My little boys love granola bites, and this will be a good variation for us since I’ve never used quinoa for breakfast. Pinned to try!

      Reply
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