How to Make a Chocolate Quinoa for Breakfast Bowl

Are you craving a chocolatey breakfast? Follow this easy to make delicious and healthy chocolate quinoa breakfast bowl recipe.

I first learned that you could mix cocoa with quinoa from Annie Jaffrey. It was in one of her “What I eat in a day vlogs,” and I thought it was genius! When I was growing up in the Philippines, my mom would often cook my sister and I Champorado (a chocolate-flavored rice porridge) for breakfast or as an afternoon dessert. So, when I saw her mixed chocolate with quinoa, I made sure that I will try it out the next morning. Ever since then, my relationship with quinoa has changed. Learn how to make a Chocolate Quinoa bowl for breakfast.

How to Make a Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

What you will need:

• Quinoa
• Banana
• Unsweetened almond milk
• Cocoa powder
• Maple syrup
• Cinnamon
• Optional: protein powder
• Toppings: sliced bananas, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, sliced almonds, yogurt, and chocolate pieces

Instructions:

1. Start by heating a saucepan and combine all the ingredients together.
2. Bring mixture to a low boil, cook for 4-5 minutes, and stir frequently.
3. Once ready, serve your chocolate quinoa in a bowl topped with sliced banana, cacao nibs, hemp seeds, and yogurt.

Questions you may have:

What is the difference between oats and quinoa?

Both are considered superfood; however, quinoa contains complete protein, which means it provides every type of essential amino acid your body needs. You can read more about it here.

Is quinoa a grain?

No, it is an edible seed, but it’s prepared and eaten like a grain.

What if I don’t have cacao nibs and the other toppings?

You can use what you have at home. Sometimes I topped it with fruits instead such as strawberries and raspberries.

If you try this recipe out, tag me on Instagram @yesmooretea so I can see your amazing re-creations! I would also love it if you share your reviews in the comments below, and if you make this recipe with your twist, let me know how it worked out below, too :D!

Delicious Chocolate Quinoa for Breakfast

Are you craving a chocolatey breakfast? Follow this easy to make delicious and healthy chocolate quinoa breakfast bowl recipe.

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Prep Time 7 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 12 minutes mins

Course Breakfast

Servings 1 serving

Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup quinoa
• 1/2 mashed banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1 scoop protein powder optional
• 1/2 sliced bananas for topping
• chocolate chips for topping
• cacao nibs for topping
• hemp seeds for topping
• yogurt optional: for topping

Instructions

 

• Start by heating a saucepan and combine all the ingredients together (except the toppings).
• Bring mixture to a low boil, cook for 4-5 minutes and stir frequently.
• Once ready, serve your chocolate quinoa in a bowl topped with sliced banana, cacao nibs, hemp seeds and yogurt.

Notes

• You can adjust how much cinnamon to add. I like mine to taste a little cinnamony, so I usually put 1/2 tsp.