Apple Cinnamon Matzoh Brei

This Apple Cinnamon Matzoh Brei is a protein and fiber packed breakfast for Passover or any day. Also great for Meatless Monday or breakfast for dinner, the sautéed apples and cinnamon add a sweet twist to a traditional dish.

Apple Cinnamon Matzoh Brei

Do you have favorite meals you typically only make on holidays but really should enjoy your round? That’s how I feel about my Apple Cinnamon Matzo Brei.

What is Matzoh Brei?

It’s a Passover household staple when any type of leavened bread (and many other things) are forbidden for 8 days. Traditional Matzo Brei (pronounced mat-zah bry) is made by soaking matzo in water until it softens a bit, draining it and adding to beaten eggs to create a scramble. My take on the classic is to add sautéed apples and cinnamon to add sweetness instead of dousing the dish in a sea of maple syrup.

Keeping with my high protein breakfast mantra, this Apple Cinnamon Matzo Brei packs 21 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber to keep you full all morning. I always use whole wheat matzo to up the fiber and compared to bread, it only has one ingredient; whole wheat flour. Because of the whole grain goodness, we eat whole wheat matzo all year round. My son survived on peanut butter matzoh sandwiches for lunch throughout most of his childhood because he preferred it to bread, and still does 🙂

What to do with matzoh.

Thanks to social media, everyone’s clever matzoh recipes are on full display. A few staples to keep in mind include:

Matzoh Pizza: Simply top a full matzoh square with marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, oregano, and red pepper flakes, and bake it on the rack in the toaster oven until the cheese melts. Add roasted veggies for extra fiber, you know you’ll need it during Passover, wink, wink.

Matzoh with cream cheese and smoked salmon: Spread your favorite cream cheese on a sheet of matzoh and top with smoked salmon, thinly sliced tomato, red onion, and a sprinkle of dill if you have some. It elevates the flavor fabulously! 

Matzoh Nachos: Lay matzoh squares out on a baking sheet and top with shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese, shredded rotisserie chicken, diced tomatoes, red onion, black beans (if you include them on Passover), and jalapenos if you like the heat. Bake in the oven at 350F until the cheese melts. Add a second layer if you are feeding several people. 

Get snacky: Break matzoh up to use as crackers for hummus, guacamole, or your favorite dip. Don’t knock it ‘til ya try it 🙂 And if you are someone who has never tried matzoh ball soup, we need to remedy that.

Do you like matzoh sweet or savory?

The good news is you don’t have to choose! Start the day with a sweet matzoh brei made with your favorite fruit, try a matzoh tuna melt for lunch with a side salad, and whip up veggie matzoh pizza for dinner. Don’t forget a sweet bite of chocolate covered matzoh for dessert. Make sure to stay well hydrated when eating matzoh to help keep things moving!!

What is your favorite matzoh recipe???

Apple Cinnamon Matzo Brei

This Apple Cinnamon Matzoh Brei is a protein and fiber packed vegetarian Passover breakfast you'll want to make all year round.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Jewish

Servings 1 serving

Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1/2 medium apple diced (2-3 ounces)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon whipped butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 egg white or 3 Tablespoons liquid egg whites
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 sheet whole wheat matzo
• 1/2 teaspoon pure maple syrup or sugar free syrup if desired

Instructions

 

• Heat a small omelet pan on medium high heat.
• Add butter, allowing it to melt, then add diced apples and cinnamon and saute for about 5 minutes. If the pan dries out add a little water and continue sautéing the apples until soft.
• Meanwhile, break matzo into quarters, place it in a bowl and cover with water. Soak for a few mintues.
• Add eggs, whites, salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk until well combined.
• Take matzo from the water and squeeze it to remove any excess. Add matzo to the egg mixture.
• Remove apples from the pan and set aside. Wipe out the pan if needed and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• Cook egg/matzo, stirring frequently until the eggs are cooked through.
• Plate Matzo Brei and top with cooked apples and 1/2 teaspoon of syrup if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gSodium: 470mgSugar: 11gFiber: 6gCholesterol: 375mgCalories: 330kcalSaturated Fat: 4.5gFat: 12gProtein: 21gCarbohydrates: 38g

Keyword easy matzoh recipe, matzoh brei

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Switch up your toppings to keep it fun and interesting:

*2 Tablespoons of whole berry cranberry sauce
*2 Tablespoons low sugar preserves/100% fruit spread
*Silver Palate It’s the Berries spread.
*Canned pears, peaches, or frozen and defrosted berries
*Applesauce (all different flavors, unsweetened)

For extra fiber:

*Look for high fiber matzoh with around 7g of fiber per sheet
*Try high fiber, low sugar syrups like Pyure or ChocZero  (affiliate links)
* Microwave one cup of frozen berries with 1 teaspoon of chia seeds and let cool to thicken- overnight is best.

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Have you ever tried Matzoh Brei? If so, do you have any creative topping ideas? Please share!