A delicious and healthy way to start the day! This easy Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is gluten-free, packed with protein, and yummy chocolatey-ness. The best protein filled, immune boosting breakfast out there.
High Protein Breakfasts
I love having a high-protein breakfast. It gives me the sustained energy I need and keeps me feeling full all morning.
Quinoa is a great source of healthy protein. It is also high in fiber, filled with magnesium and antioxidants. As well as FUTURELIFE's High Protein SMARTBARS! Which are super yummy and full of nutritious ingredients.
Not only are they packed with protein but also contain immune boosting ingredients to help keep your immune system strong to fight off any colds or flu's. Filled with 19 Amino Acids and L-Glutamine, you definitely won't go wrong with this delish breakfast topping.
So these two delicious, high-protein ingredients make this breakfast bowl a real winner. And who wouldn't want chocolate for breakfast?! Especially if it's filled with immune boosting properties.
WHAT IS QUINOA?
Quinoa is a gluten-free seed which is prepared and eaten similarly to a grain. It is full of powerful health benefits:
- 1 cup of quinoa contains: 5g fibre and 8g protein
- Quinoa is full of minerals like manganese, zinc, iron, folate, and magnesium
- It contains omega-3 fatty acids and all essential amino acids
- It's naturally gluten-free
- Has a low glycemic index (so it is suitable for people with diabetes
- Quinoa is very high in antioxidants
How To Make An Easy Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This is such an easy and yummy recipe! It is very simple and quick to make, with just 5 ingredients and takes only 25 minutes to cook and prepare.
- In a saucepan, add the quinoa and milk.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Quinoa should be fluffy and tender.
- Add the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla essence, and salt. You can add more or less sugar, depending on your preference.
- Stir until well combined and then remove from the heat and divide between 2 - 4 bowls.
- Add the toppings and enjoy!
HOW TO STORE CHOCOLATE QUINOA
This is a great breakfast recipe to meal prep! This chocolate quinoa cannot be frozen but it can be stored in the fridge for 3 - 5 days. Keep the cooked chocolate quinoa in an airtight container and add the toppings fresh each time you serve it.
More Easy Breakfast Recipe Ideas:
- Peach & Passionfruit Yoghurt Breakfast Bowl
- Healthy Beet Berry Smoothie Bowl
- Fig & Tahini Overnight Oats
- Vegan Strawberry Almond Chia Pudding
- Banana Bread Granola
If you give this breakfast bowl a try, let me know what you think of it over on my Instagram. I'd love to hear your thoughts 🙂
Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla essence
- 1 pinch salt
Toppings
- Chopped FUTURELIFE High Protein SMARTBAR or any other protein bar of your choice
- Figs quartered
- Strawberries quartered
- Drizzle of milk
Instructions
- In a saucepan, add the quinoa and milk.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes. (Quinoa should be fluffy and tender.)
- Add the cocoa powder, sugar, vanilla essence, and salt.
- Stir until well combined and then divide between 2 - 4 bowls.
- Add the toppings and enjoy!