Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

You’ve had oatmeal. You’ve had farina (AKA Cream of Wheat). But have you ever tried breakfast quinoa? Quinoa has less calories than oatmeal, a third of the carbohydrates, it’s a complete protein, and using quinoa flakes means pot to bowl in just three minutes.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup quinoa flakes (see note)
• 2 Tbl cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
• 1 Tbl peanut butter
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

Mash the banana in a bowl and set aside. Bring milk and water to a simmer in a small pot. Whisk in cocoa powder, peanut butter, banana, and salt. Mix in quinoa flakes, turn heat to low, and heat while stirring for 2-3 minutes. Add more water if it is too thick.

*Quinoa flakes are different than quinoa. They can be purchased in the grain aisle of the grocery store, typically in the natural foods, and most stores that have bulk food sell quinoa flakes. You could use standard quinoa as a substitute; however, the texture will be different and the cooking time will be dramatically different.

You can omit the banana in this recipe; however, the banana adds sweetness and added fiber. You can top with fresh fruit, nuts, cinnamon, syrup, or more milk. Anything added will change the nutrient information.

---

Nutrient information provided using Lose It! App

Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl (using unsweetened soy milk)

Servings approximately 1 | 372 Calories per Serving

60 g carbohydrate; 15 g protein; 0 mg cholesterol; 12 g fat; 11 g fiber; 118 mg sodium