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Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Looking for breakfast ideas? Enjoy this quinoa and almond milk breakfast bowl for a delightful combination of rich, chocolaty flavor and natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup, perfectly complemented by fresh berries. This nutritious breakfast offers a high-protein, fiber-rich start to your day, packed with antioxidants and vitamins to keep you energized and satisfied.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast ideas, chocolate quinoa breakfast bowl, quinoa breakfast bowl
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 423kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa white or red
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (450 ml), or milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • Fresh berries

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh berries
  • Toasted sliced almonds or seeds
  • Chocolate Chips of choice dark, semi, milk, dairy free
  • Extra milk almond, oat, soy, cashew milk

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa through a fine mesh strainer, add quinoa and milk in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to boil, then reduce to simmer for 20 minutes until creamy and fully cooked. You may stir occasionally if needed, I tend to leave mine undisturbed.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cocoa powder and honey. Mix well to combine. Adjust flavor and texture as desired with more cocoa, milk or honey.
  • Garnish each bowl of quinoa with fresh berries, a dash of milk. Consider toasted sliced almonds, dark or dairy free chocolate chips as well. Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 348mg | Iron: 5mg