Dark Chocolate Breakfast Bowl

Do you love the bitter but sweet taste of dark chocolate as much as we do? Did you know you can add it to your breakfast without any guilt? @minimalistbaker had the same thought and created this delicious breakfast bowl…

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • 2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2-3 Tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3-4 squares vegan dark chocolate (roughly chopped)

 

 FOR TOPPING optional
  • Mixed berries
  • Sliced banana
  • Coconut sugar
  • Hemp seeds or chia seeds

 

PREPARATION:
  • Thoroughly rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer for 2 minutes, using your hands to sort through and pick out any discoloured pieces or pebbles that may remain.
  • Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add rinsed, drained quinoa and toast for 3 minutes, frequently stirring to dry up water and slightly toast.
  • Add almond milk, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt, and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. If it stops simmering, increase heat to medium-low.
  • Once the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, remove from heat and add cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla. Stir to combine.
  • Taste and adjust flavour as needed. Add a bit more almond milk if you prefer the texture thinner.
  • Serve each quinoa bowl with a small square of vegan dark chocolate and any other desired toppings (listed above).
  • Best when fresh, though leftovers will keep covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a small saucepan with additional almond milk to add moisture back in.

Let us know if you are making this delicious recipe for breakfast tomorrow!

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