Recipe for Breakfast Quinoa Bowl with Dark Chocolate and Plums: It’s common to refer to breakfast as the most significant meal of the day. Certainly the most significant meal of the day, breakfast can make or break your day because, for a lot of individuals, it’s how they prepare for the day. Therefore, having a good or awful breakfast can determine how successful their day will be.
The dish for this breakfast quinoa bowl, created by Jennine Rye, is incredibly flavorful and full of nutrients. This breakfast dish is based on quinoa, which, although very niche a decade ago, has very much entered the mainstream, as opposed to oats or cereals. It is essentially a seed rather than a kind of grain, and because of its high nutrient content,
In addition, this recipe has a ton of taste and additional health benefits from the coconut, plums, and dark chocolate. Why not give this breakfast quinoa bowl with dark chocolate and plums a try this weekend? It’s the ideal dish for a quiet Saturday or Sunday morning brunch.
Recipe for Breakfast Quinoa Bowl with Dark Chocolate and Plums
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
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Nutrition
- Calories per Serving 690
- Total Fat 46.7 g
- Saturated Fat 35.8 g
- Trans Fat 0.0 g
- Cholesterol 15.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrates 63.1 g
- Dietary Fiber 8.7 g
- Total Sugars 23.3 g
- Sodium 101.8 mg
- Protein 11.3 g
Directions
- Rinse the quinoa in cold water for one to two minutes, or until the water runs clear.
- Add the butter and rinsed quinoa to a medium saucepan set over medium heat.
- Stir the quinoa frequently and toast it for 4–5 minutes, or until it starts to take on color and a nutty aroma.
- Pour in the coconut milk.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes.
- After turning off the heat, let the quinoa sit for five minutes.
- Add the salt, desiccated coconut, ground cinnamon, cocoa powder,
vanilla essence, and maple syrup. - Add one piece of dark chocolate and stir; save the remaining for the topping.
- Slices of plums should be made.
- Arrange the quinoa into dishes and garnish with coconut flakes, fresh plum slices, and additional dark chocolate.
FAQs AND QUESTIONSÂ
Greek yogurt with fresh berries
- We adore Greek yogurt because it tastes great and is thicker than regular yogurt, which helps us feel full for longer. You may make a healthy sweet treat by adding some fresh berries. Greek yogurt increases your metabolism in addition to making you feel full, according to Medical News Today. On the other hand, berries are a terrific addition to any recipe, not just because they taste amazing but also because they are low in calories and packed with health benefits.
- They help prevent cancer (via Driscoll’s) and support brain function since they are rich in pro-oxidants. Not sold yet? Geisinger Health says that berries, particularly blackberries, have the ability to lessen inflammation.
- For a sweet treat that will keep you full and energized, use plain Greek yogurt and stir in your favorite berries. Although this is a delicious dessert all by itself, you may add granola for a little crunch or drizzle some honey over the top for even more sweetness.
