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Fruity Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Chocolate for breakfast? Sure thing. This flexible option let's you have fun in the morning, all while nourishing your bod.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Dana Sandonato

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 1/3 cup nut milk (coconut, almond, etc.)
  • A pinch of kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder unsweetened or sweetened is up to you
  • 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or coconut sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional toppings (What I used, but feel free to switch things up!)

  • Banana slices
  • Strawberry slices
  • Kiwi berries
  • Pomegranate seeds
  • Dragonfruit
  • Matcha powder
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Pepitas

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer for about 2 minutes. Sort through and pick out any discolored pieces or pebbles you might find.
  • Heat a small saucepan over moderate heat. Once hot, add the rinsed quinoa and lightly toast, for approx. 5 minutes, stirring often. This dried up the water and gives your quinoa a light toasting.
  • Add the milk and pinch of salt, and stir. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes, uncovered. Stir occasionally.
  • Once the liquid is absorbed, fluff the quinoa with a fork. If it's fluffy and tender, remove from heat and add cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  • Add additional toppings of your choice.

Notes

Once the quinoa is cooked, do a taste test and sweeten it up more if need be. Don't forget that adding fruit will bring some natural sweetness as well.