Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is considered a complete protein as it contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

Cooking Method: Boiling, Simmering Cuisine: International Courses: Breakfast, Healthy Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 2 Calories: 700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1.5 cup Milk (or plant-based milk)
• 2 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon Maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
• 1 sliced Banana
• 0.5 cup Fresh berries
• 2 tablespoon Almonds (or nuts of choice)
• 1 tablespoon Chia seeds

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. In a saucepan, bring the quinoa and milk to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the mixture has thickened.
4. Stir in the cocoa powder and maple syrup.
5. Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
6. Divide the quinoa mixture into bowls.
7. Top with sliced banana, fresh berries, almonds, and chia seeds.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.