Breakfast Quinoa Bowl With Plums and Dark Chocolate Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
2 servings
Ingredients
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup coconut milk, or other milk of your choice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ounce dark chocolate, divided
  • 2 fresh plums, sliced
  • ¼ cup coconut flakes
Directions
  1. Rinse the quinoa for 1-2 minutes under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. To a medium-sized saucepan placed over medium heat, add the rinsed quinoa and butter.
  3. Toast for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the quinoa begins to color and smell nutty.
  4. Add the coconut milk.
  5. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, cover, and let cook for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Remove the quinoa from the heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, maple syrup, desiccated coconut, and salt.
  8. Stir in 1 piece of dark chocolate, reserving the rest for topping.
  9. Cut the plums into slices.
  10. Serve the quinoa in bowls with more dark chocolate, slices of fresh plums, and coconut flakes on top. Add a little extra milk if desired.