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This Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is comforting, filling, and delicious. The perfect reason to have chocolate for breakfast. Serve with fresh fruit and any other toppings you prefer.
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Any reason that I can have chocolate for breakfast, I will take it!
Especially when it is pair with quinoa and almond milk to make a filling breakfast bowl the whole family is sure to love. Begin by preparing the quinoa by washing it until the water runs clear. You do not want to skip this step because not rinsing may cause the quinoa to have a bitter taste and upset your stomach if you are sensitive. Also, use your hands to sift through the quinoa to make sure there is no debris such as tiny pebbles in the quinoa.
The best way to do this is to grab a fine mesh strainer and add the quinoa into. Hold the strainer underneath running water until the cloudy water becomes clear, then the quinoa is ready to cook. Drain off any excess water and place it into the pan over medium-high heat to dry out the quinoa and toast it lightly. The rest of the recipe is simple and pretty hands-off.
What ingredients are needed to make chocolate quinoa?
- Quinoa
- Almond milk or any milk you prefer
- Coconut sugar or cane sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Sea salt
- Cocoa powder
How to make this chocolate quinoa recipe:
Begin the recipe by thoroughly rinsing the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer for 2 minutes, using your hands to sort through and pick out any discolored pieces or pebbles that may remain. Once the water runs clear the quinoa is ready to use. Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and once warm, add in the 1 cup quinoa and toast for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is dried out and lightly golden in color.
Slowly add in the 2 cups almond milk, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, and stir. Bring the quinoa to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
If the quinoa stops simmering, increase heat to medium-low. Once the liquid has absorbed and the quinoa is tender, remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder until combined.
At this point, you can taste and adjust the flavor as needed and add more almond milk if you prefer a thinner texture. Serve each bowl of chocolate quinoa with some chopped chocolate, fresh berries, and banana slices.
Topping suggestions for quinoa breakfast bowls:
- Chopped chocolate
- Fresh raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries
- Nuts such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds
- Chia seeds or hemp seeds
- Banana slices
- Your favorite nut butter
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked white quinoa
- 2 cups almond milk, plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- chocolate, roughly chopped
- fresh berries (any combination)
- sliced banana
Instructions
- Begin the recipe by thoroughly rinsing the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer for 2 minutes, using your hands to sort through and pick out any discolored pieces or pebbles that may remain. Once the water runs clear the quinoa is ready to use.
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat and once warm, add in the 1 cup quinoa and toast for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the liquid has been absorbed and the quinoa is dried out and lightly golden in color.
- Slowly add in the 2 cups almond milk, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of sea salt, and stir. Bring the quinoa to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- If the quinoa stops simmering, increase heat to medium-low. Once the liquid has absorbed and the quinoa is tender, remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder until combined.
- At this point, you can taste and adjust the flavor as needed and add more almond milk if you prefer a thinner texture.
- Serve each bowl of chocolate quinoa with some chopped chocolate, fresh berries, and banana slices.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days.
Need simple breakfast recipe ideas? Try these:
- Banana Pancakes with Sauteed Blueberries
- Breakfast Egg Muffins
- Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake
- Blueberry Muffins
Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to use this Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl? Please share them in the comments below!
Fran says
Love this recipe. Absolutely delicious.
LaKita says
Thank you so much Fran!!
Tamara says
This looks so delicious. I need a complete breakfast rehaul. It's gotten boring.
Also, I love the idea of making small steps. They add up eventually!
admin says
Yes so true...Thank you, give it a try 🙂
Akaleistar says
I haven't tried quinoa in a sweet recipe, but that looks tasty!
admin says
Thank you...yes I enjoy sweet quinoa as well, just started doing it.
Sonya says
Yummy yum!!! I love eating quinoa for breakfast. I'll have to try it with a little chocolate and bananas. I usually have it with coconut oil, cinnamon, ginger, and either an apple or a banana. Sometimes I'll go for a savory breakfast with quinoa with spinach 🙂
admin says
That sounds delicious...I'll have to give those a try!! I love quinoa because its so filling.