Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Simple, 7-ingredient dark chocolate quinoa breakfast bowl naturally sweetened with maple syrup and infused with rich cocoa powder! A healthy, hearty plant-based breakfast or snack.
Foto: Minimalist Baker — Minimalist Baker
Ingredients
- 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
Steps
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Thoroughly rinse 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.
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Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add rinsed, drained quinoa and toast for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, to dry up water and slightly toast.
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Add almond milk, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt, and stir. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally. If it stops simmering, increase heat to medium-low. You’re looking for a slight simmer throughout the cooking time.
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Once the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, remove from heat and add cocoa powder, maple syrup and vanilla (optional). Stir to combine.
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Taste and adjust flavor as needed. Add a bit more almond milk if you prefer the texture thinner. I added more cocoa powder and maple syrup for a more intense chocolate flavor.
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Serve each bowl of quinoa with a small square of vegan dark chocolate, and any other desired toppings (listed above). I preferred mine with a bit more coconut milk, hemp seeds, and fresh fruit (optional).
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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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (8% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| uncooked white quinoa | 1 cup | - | - |
| unsweetened almond milk | 1 cup | - | - |
| coconut milk | 1 cup | - | - |
| pinch sea salt | 1 | - | - |
| unsweetened cocoa powder | 2 tbsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 2.400 |
| -3 Tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar | 2 | - | - |
| pure vanilla extract | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| -4 squares vegan dark chocolate | 3 | - | - |
| Mixed berries | - | - | - |
| Sliced banana | - | - | - |
| Coconut sugar | - | - | - |
| Hemp seeds or chia seeds | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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