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Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas for Fall Mornings

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Quesadillas are a quick, vegetarian, and comforting breakfast option perfect for fall.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 quesadillas
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2-3 apples crisp apples (like Honeycrisp) peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar adjust based on preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
For Assembly
  • 2 pieces flour tortillas can use whole wheat or gluten-free
  • 1 container cream cheese or vanilla yogurt for creaminess, optional
For Garnish
  • to taste powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • skillet
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Apples: Peel and dice the apples into small cubes about ½-inch and set aside.
  2. Cook Filling: Melt butter in a skillet. Add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon; cook for 6-8 minutes until softened. Stir in vanilla extract and remove from heat.
  3. Assemble Quesadilla: Lay tortilla flat, spoon apple filling on one half, and add cream cheese or yogurt if desired.
  4. Cook Quesadilla: Fold the tortilla, sealing the filling, and cook in butter over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Serve: Slice quesadilla into wedges, dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with vanilla cream, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose crisp apples for the best flavor; avoid overcooking to maintain texture. Refrigerate filling for fresh assembly before serving.

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