Chocolate Banana Breakfast Quinoa
Chocolate Banana Quinoa Breakfast Bowl. A yummy and satisfying alternative to oats. Made with quinoa, almond milk, banana, cacao and maple syrup, it's dairy free, gluten free and refined sugar free!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa rinsed well
- 1 cup almond milk or water for nut free version
- 1.8 oz banana mashed plus extra slices for topping
- 2 teaspoons cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Cook quinoa. Bring almond milk (or water) and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan. Turn heat to low and simmer, covered for 15 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and cover with a tea towel or napkin and rest for 5 minutes
- Add remaining ingredients. Add the mashed banana, cacao and maple syrup and mix through the quinoa.
- Serve. Divide among two bowls and top with your favourite toppings.
Notes
- You can make this recipe nut free by subsituting water for almond milk.
- You can add any other toppings you like. Berries, nuts or coconut flakes will make this breakfast bowl even more tastier.
- You can double, triple or quadruple the recipe to make for more people or to make a few days worth.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 166mgPotassium: 368mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 2mg
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