Description
A cozy and nutritious breakfast bowl infused with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for starting your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white quinoa
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (plus more for serving)
- 1 cup coconut milk (light canned, or the beverage in a carton)
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2–3 Tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 3–4 squares vegan dark chocolate (roughly chopped)
- Mixed berries
- Sliced banana
- Coconut sugar
- Hemp seeds or chia seeds
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer for 2 minutes to remove discolored pieces.
- Heat a small saucepan over medium heat, add rinsed quinoa, and toast for 3 minutes.
- Add almond milk, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt, then bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, then add cocoa powder, maple syrup, and vanilla, stirring to combine.
- Taste and adjust flavor with more almond milk or sweetener as desired.
- Serve each bowl with a square of dark chocolate and desired toppings.
Notes
Best served fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat with additional almond milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg