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Recipe: Chocolate Banana Breakfast Quinoa
This recipe and photo were created by contributor Aylin Erman of Glow Kitchen. Learn more about Aylin and this recipe by checking out her accompanying post, and check out her Greatist bio on our About Page!
Chocolate for breakfast? Consider cocoa powder your new best friend. Mixed with a healthy sweetener and some fiber and protein to back it up, cocoa can start your day off on the right foot — the one doused in chocolate. Quinoa is also an ingredient we don't associate with our morning routine, but the grain is by no means reserved to savory side dishes. Quinoa is one of the few grains that contains the nine essential amino acids our bodies can't produce themselves, and this super grain also boasts just over ten grams of fiber in one 1/2 cup serving. Not only will you love the taste of this recipe but also you will be satiated for longer, experience improved digestion, and keep your blood sugar levels tame. No more mid-day slump!
Recipe: Chocolate Banana Breakfast Quinoa
Photo by Aylin Erman
Serves 1
What You'll Need:
1/2 cup raw quinoa
1 cup + 1/4 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water
Dash of sea salt
1 banana, 1/2 mashed, 1/2 cut into slices
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh mint for garnish
What To Do:
- Bring 1/2 cup of quinoa, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup almond milk, and dash of sea salt to a boil in a small pot.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook stirring occasionally until all the liquid has been absorbed (about 10 minutes).
- Remove quinoa from stove and transfer to a bowl.
- Mix in the mashed banana, cocoa powder, vanilla, and honey. Stir until evenly combined.
- Pour the remaining 1/4 cup of almond milk over quinoa, garnish with banana slices and mint (if desired), and enjoy!
Do you eat quinoa for breakfast? Share your recipes in the comments below!
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Just this week, I came across quinoa flakes at Whole Foods. They cook to a consistency that's kind of like Cream of White, except much healthier for you! They are my new breakfast go-to, and I can see them being great with this recipe.
Yumm, this is exactly what I need' :) Looks very delicious!
After doubling the recipe, I found that this ratio of liquid:quinoa to be too high. It came out mushy, and I will be cutting back on the next batch. Most quinoa I've had have been round and crisp - in salads for example. I imagine that texture might be better suited for this meal, although it does have an oatmeal-like resemblance.
After doubling the recipe, I found this ratio of liquid:quinoa to be too high. It came out mushy, and I will be cutting back on the next batch. Most quinoa I've had have been round and crisp - in salads for example. I imagine that texture might be better suited for this meal, although it does have an oatmeal-like resemblance.
This sounds delicious!
Everything with Quinoa? Really?
It sounds interesting but...using unsweetened cocoa powder? Not sure about that...
I made this for breakfast this morning. AAAAAAHHHHHHmazing!
does this work with regular milk? and are you not supposed to cover the quinoa while it's cooking? attempting it with regular milk now.. hope it turns out because this sounds delish! surprising my girlfriend with breakfast in bed. she loves quinoa so I hope it's a hit :)
Pretty good, definitely a two serving breakfast. Entire recipe packs 465 calories if using unsweetened almond milk.
I just tried :) This is sooo good!!