Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl

At first I was skeptical of this recipe only because I am weird about textures of food like oatmeal. However I tried this and it is a breakfast game changer!! Absolutely delicious. The only thing I modified to give it some extra texture was that I added some low fat honey granola to top. Will definitely be making again.

Yummo! Made it as written and delish!! Filling, too! Thanks for yet another terrific recipe!

Hi there, I just made this and am soooo thrilled that I decided to make a double batch – delicious! I was sceptical…love quinoa and love chocolate, but didn’t really appeal to me as a breakfast idea. BUT, I was looking for a health bedtime snack and I found it! I used soy milk and it didn’t taste like soy – the beauty of chocolate – it can disguise anything. Like others, I had to ultimately add about a cup more milk at the end as the liquid was absorbing a bit too much. Anyway, thank you – it’s gorgeous!!

This is my favourite breakfast! Great recipe!

I love this recipe, especially because I can use dark chocolate and cocoa. I made it using my Ninja Foodi and followed Malini’s instructions, done in under 4 minutes, yesssssssss. It came out delicious, I will now make this instead of oatmeal for breakfast. Now I’ll have to find other recipes using oatmeal 😃. Thank you for your recipes, none of the recipes that I have made from your website have failed. I share your site with everyone I can.

Another yummy recipe! Thank you. :) I topped our bowls with dried cherries, dark chocolate chunks and hemp seeds, which made a dreamy, dessert-like, good-for-you breakfast. All of my kiddos loved it. Win!

I followed the recepie exactly exept I used all oat milk for the liquid, and topped it with some almond butter, raspberries and dark chocolate and it was perfect!! I love how it feels like you’re eating dessert while eating quiona for breakfast, Thank you for this recepie <3

This actually turned out really good to my surprise (no offense!) I wasn’t sure how good quinoa would be for breakfast but I’m trying to eat healthy nutrient packed breakfasts while I’m in quarantine at home… totally recommend trying this. And the cocoa powder is a must by the way. It’s a game changer. Plus I don’t feel guilty eating this even though it tastes so delish.

My new favorite breakfast bowl.. super creamy and not overly sweet thank you for the recipe ☺️

Truly a miracle recipe. When oatmeal isn’t sounding good, this recipe saves the day. I’ve made this now 3 days in a row it’s so good. I do substitute the mills for just oat milk and do not use coconut sugar- just a dash of the maple syrup, Use no additional chocolate, and It’s still perfect. Thanks for the recipe!

This was delicious! After having my gallbladder removed I was in a strict diet and this was perfect for breakfast. I didn’t have any coconut sugar on hand so I used granulated brown sugar. I added dark chocolate chips, banana and coconut flakes as a topping. Will definitely be making this again!

I didn’t have coconut milk, so just used unsweetened vanilla flavored almond milk. I also made the mistake of trying to put the lid on on low heat when my toddler was a little too quiet for my liking—the almond milk adds a frothiness that’s not present in water, and it boiled over almost immediately. I had to add more almond milk as it cooked, but it turned out creamy with just a little crispy crunch at the end.

We didn’t have dark chocolate, so I added a small sprinkling of milk chocolate chips and stirred it in while the quinoa was still warm (with a toddler, it always seems like we eat food at colder than recommended temperatures).

I added a bit more almond milk and banana slices to my bowl, while my husband ate it plain. I also gave some plain to my 15-month-old (it has the consistency of sticky rice and was easy for him to pick up). Toddler approved and asked for more!

I enjoyed the slight chocolate and nutty flavor, and tomorrow I’m going to add strawberries!

I also hope to try it in the instant pot in the future so there’s less hands-on time.

I’m not a fan of quinoa – I could never get it to work for me, and then… I found this recipe!!

Absolutely perfect! I made it exact to the recipe and topped with additional coconut milk (not much), fresh blueberries and fresh strawberries. Loved it!

Thank you for sharing.

I looooved this recipe! It’s very easy to make and it’s delicious. It Tastes like dessert and it’s actually healthy and good for me. Everyone should give this a try.

Sooo yummy!! And even my very picky teenager loved it . . . Putting it in my arsenal of early morning, high protein, high school breakfast options!

Made the quinoa in my quick pot and while it was cooking I got everything else together. In 20 min it was ready. I added coconut 1tbs, sunflower seeds and pistachios I tbs each, raspberries and 1tsp chia seeds. It was so filling I ate light at lunch but what a great way to start the day easy all plant based and so good. I’ll make it again but I have a few servings left in the fridge

This is my all time favourite breakfast! Thank you Minimalist Baker for bringing this bowl of joy into the world. I use frozen raspberries and a square of dark choc to finish it off. There is nothing better than this breakfast.

This has been on my list to try for a long time. It’s definitely going to be a go to weekend breakfast recipe for sure! Super easy to make and super delicious!

This was the perfect (one day early) valentine’s day breakfast! Delicious, chocolatey goodness that still feels healthy. I didn’t have almond milk on hand so I used a full can of coconut milk and a bit of regular cow’s milk and it turned out great. Thanks for the wonderful recipes!

I made your recipe exactly as written, using 2T of coconut sugar as my sweetener option. It was delicious with a bit more milk, blueberries, strawberries, a half sliced banana and a sprinkling of walnuts. I reheated the other 3 portions over the next 3 days. It was a welcome change from my usual oatmeal and fruit. The chocolate made it seem like an extra treat.
Today I wanted to see if I could do it in the instant pot, I love the set it and forget it feature of the IP. I toasted the quinoa on the saute setting for a couple of minutes, than added the coconut and almond milk and salt. I set the IP for 1 minute and let it do a natural pressure release. I removed the lid and stirred in the cocoa powder, vanilla and coconut sugar. It worked perfectly. Now I have breakfast portioned out for the rest of the week. Just wanted to share in case someone else wanted to try the IP method.
Thanks for all your wonderful recipes!

I love this dish! I’ve made it for groups of 100 multiple times and it is loved by all who eat it! It is easy to make for large groups with varying dietary needs. We’ve enjoyed various toppings and “milk”combinations. It is also so simple to make for one or two people. This is by far one of the most delicious ways to eat quinoa. Thank you!

If you don’t like the texture of oatmeal, try this! This is the first warm breakfast porridge that I liked – finally! Winter is saved! :D

I tweaked the recipe a bit because I don’t like coconut milk, so I just used double almond. I also used honey as the sweetener and for serving I used toasted almond flakes (very nice crunch and flavour), frozen mixed berries for some warm/cold contrast and some peanut butter for additional protein. I didn’t really use any precise measurements and it still worked out fine. I plan on making a variation with apple sauce and cinnamon, though I bet that’ll be delicious as well. Thanks for the recipe!

This is one of our favourite breakfast bowls on cold days. My daughter once had the idea of adding orange – so I added the grated rind of one orange to the quinoa as it’s cooking and decorate the top with pieces of orange. Since then we’ve never looked back! Dark chocolate and orange work really well together here – it gets our day off to a perfect start!

I loved this recipe, didn’t have maple syrup so used a bit of sweetener and was still perfect. Looking forward to making up a big batch for the week.

Loved it so much!!!

Insanely delicious! Used 3TB cacao & 2TB maple syrup ~ Perfect! Also, only cooked mine for 15 mins.

I love your blog and every recipe I’ve tried has been a hit! This quinoa bowl allowed me to take a break from my traditional oatmeal breakfast. I’m not a fan of dark chocolate so I topped mine with strawberries, blueberries, and shredded coconut. What a hit!!! Thanks for the recipe!

This recipe is delicious! I loved it! Have made “breakfast quinoa” before but never with chocolate – it really adds a great sweetness and flavor. I used an unsweetened almond/coconut milk blend (from the carton), and then topped it with shredded coconut, chia seeds, chopped pecans, a small spoonful of almond butter, and 1/2 a banana. Great breakfast option!

I made this tonight for breakfasts for the next couple days. It was so delicious that my daughter and I each had a small bowl as a snack. I added 2T of maple syrup and a little bit of brown sugar, as well as the vanilla. I also added about 1/3 cup of warm coconut milk to it at the end as it seemed to need some more moisture. I have some raspberries, bananas, chia seeds, coconut and sliced almonds to add on top tomorrow, but it was delicious without any of those things too! Thank you!

I loved it! I serve mine with strawberries, my husband thought it was weird but I didn’t actually make it for him, I made it for me to have at work!

I made the recipe this morning. It was delicious… everyone in my family loved it. Thanks for sharing.

So i made this a few months ago for the first time and my family LOVED it! Now its our go-to breakfasts on weekends! Never been a fan of quinoa before this, but now we are obviously. Amazing recipe! The only thing i had to do was increase the almond milk to an extra 1/2 cup coz the quinoa is never fully cooked otherwise but i assume that’s cuz of the type of quinoa /brand perhaps.

This is delicious! I didn’t add the dark chocolate at the end, but added 2 tbs chia seeds and some cinnamon to the pot plus a half a banana per serving. It has a peanut-like flavor! Does the nutty taste come from the quinoa?

Really yummy! This recipe is a winner.

This is soooo good. I was hesitant at first but am so glad I tried it! And if you think it couldn’t get even better, melt some frozen strawberries and it makes it 10 times better! Thank you for coming up with this recipe!

Made this today with just a few tweaks according to what I had in the cupboard at that point :0). It was incredibly delish. I shared the link and the recipe with a FB I belong to with an 8K membership so hopefully, you’ll get a few visitors from it. Love your site and the info you shared!

Just made this for dinner (yes healthy cereal for dinner!) and I love it! I didn’t have coconut milk so had to make do with almond milk and some added unsweetened desiccated coconut. I topped it with one of your granola recipes.

Looking forward to trying it with the coconut milk too!

I didn’t have whole chocolate, but it still tasted delicious! I just used lots of fresh fruit to make up for it. I would definitely make it again!

This was so good!! I usually hate the taste and texture of quinoa. This by far was one of the best breakfast meals I have ever had. 5 stars. It would not let me rate it for some reason.

Made it and it was absolutely delicious. I had to add more almond milk/coconut milk as it cooked. I mixed the chocolate/syrup/vanilla together before I put in the quinoa. Added chia seeds on top. DELICIOUS….thank you so much for this great recipe….

Just tried this recipe and it was delicious! Made mine with a bit more milk added in after – yum!

Made this the night before to have it for breakfast this morning. AMAZING! I made a 1/2 recipe & didn’t add the chocolate chunks; it was rich enough for me as is. Truly tasted like delicious cocoa puffs, but it’s healthy, plant-based, and will keep you going until lunchtime. I enjoyed it with a dollop of peanut butter in the middle and some fresh strawberries. Thank you so much!

I just made this and have only had quinoa once in my life but I will be making it a lot more now with this recipe!! I added raspberries and a few dark chocolate chips! Mmmm!

The chocolate and coconut quinoa bowl was tasty and surprisingly filling. I liked the rich cocoa and maple syrup flavor and I also added dried coconut and coconut yogurt which was nice :) Happy to find more than edible vegan recipes- thanks minimalistbaker!

I tried this recipe out and it was fantastic! I made it without the dark chocolate bits but it was still deliciously chocolatey. It was just for me, so I stored it in Tupperware in the fridge – it reheats very nicely. To each warm serving I added one sliced banana and a few strawberries. This would be a great PMS/menstrual food!

OMG this was AMAZING! Thank you so much Dana, I had some quinoa I really did not want to throw away, but I just don’t like the flavor. HOWEVER, my alarm this morning was your recipe and I have enjoyed every spoon…even my husband and daughter liked it. Thank you for being so creative!

I am not totally vegeterian, but I love that I can always make your recipes with what I have on hand.

Thanks for sharing this amazing recipe with us, I liked it so much I posted it on my blog. My kids thought I’d lost my mind when I served them chocolate for breakfast, and I didn’t tell them they were actually eating something healthy ;-)

I only made this because it’s one of your recipes. I’m so glad I did. Totally delish and very filling. I didn’t have any almond or coconut milk so whizzed up a spoon of almond butter and coconut flakes in the blender with water. Yum!

This is fantastic thank you! We have made the recipe so many times that we now double the recipe in the beginning (up to the point of adding cocoa powder) and savor all week. Love your recipes! Sometimes we add the cocoa powder, sometimes we skip it – but it’s always delicious.

I made this this week for breakfast and it was delicious! I made it with light canned coconut milk. I didn’t have berries but I topped it with coconut “whipped cream”, shredded coconut, and a piece of sea salt dark chocolate. So decadent and yet still fairly healthy. Thanks for the great recipe!

Im sorry, I prepared it this morning and I didnt like it. Are you sure about the 2 tbsp of cocoa powder? It was really strong and in your pictures your quinoa doesnt look as chocolatey as mine did. It was fluffy either, it was was kinda sticking together, the liquid didnt dry even after 25 minutes of bubbling throughout the time. I liked the taste initially, event thoug my family didnt. Then I kinda got here full and couldnt take anymore, like a little nauseated even. I probably did something wrong, not sure what, though.

i loveed it tasted so good and it was super easy and fast thank you for that

Hi, I eat it every morning. Then I am full for the rest of the day until lunch!!! Just love it that there is Dark Chocolate in it, but I use Granola instead of quinoa. And cinnamon is also very tasty in it!