You might have read the title and gone, "Quinoa? For Breakfast?" but truly once you try this bowl you won't be craving much else. We love these sweet and savory bowl for breakfast as it comes packed with nutrients like carbs, antioxidants, and protein. All of which help aid the plant-powered beauty boost you'll get from adding in our cacao calm vegan collagen boost blend!
This recipe is super easy to heat up, similar to our Carrot Cake Buckwheat oats or any other hot oatmeal recipe you might enjoy in the morning. We love its sweet, light flavor from the quinoa mixed with coconut cream, chocolate, and the added berries we top it with.
What makes the bowl really fun is adding in our cacao calm blend. Our cacao calm blend is like adding in a scoop of cacao or cocoa powder but without any need for guilt. Cacao is actually very beneficial for us. Cacao powder, in its purest form, contains more fiber and calories than cocoa powder because it does not contain any additives.
Cacao is an excellent source of healthy fats, vitamins, minerals, and protein that make it a great source of nutrients. Cacao contains high amounts of antioxidants, particularly polyphenols, which have been linked to reducing inflammation and overall improved well-being.* It’s especially rich in flavanols which are said to have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in our bodies.* Cacao is higher in nutrients than regular cocoa because it is processed at a lower heat and does not experience as great a loss of nutrients.
Ever wonder why chocolate helps promote bliss? Cacao is a natural source of the chemicals phenylethylamine (PEA) and anandamide, an adrenal-related chemical that our bodies naturally create when we are feeling excited. This chemical also helps us to also feel alert and focused. Our Cacao Calm Vegan Collagen Support powder makes a great morning drink to help start your day on the right foot.
Once you have your base of the cooked quinoa you'll add in our cacao calm blend, maple syrup, and vanilla. Stir until everything is blended well and maybe add a dash of milk if you want it creamier! If you decide to add in a scoop of protein powder, we suggest adding more milk in.
The fun part begins with the toppings. We like to add in nut butter for protein and some dark chocolate for added antioxidants. You can also add in banana, maybe blueberries, and honey or agave if you want an extra sweet kick to your bowl.
This bowl is amazing to eat hot, so don't wait to eat up this fluffy and sweet breakfast bowl.
Did you like this breakfast recipe? Take a look at some of our other fun breakfast bowls!
- PB, Chocolate & Vanilla Overnight Oats
- Collagen-Boosting Strawberries n' Cream Chia Pudding
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
- Vanilla Peach Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Baked Oatmeal Cake
