Chocolate Quinoa Porridge

Chocolate quinoa porridge made on the stovetop with cacao powder and coconut milk for a fun alternative to oatmeal. Add your favorite toppings!

If I lived somewhere that didn’t express all four seasons, I would miss the changes.

Mostly, I would miss fall. 

The colors on the leaves right now are absolutely stunning in Maryland! 

It’s funny, M was telling me about this particularly gorgeous tree in our neighborhood and I immediately knew exactly which one he was talking about. 

I shared the same towering sycamore tree on Instagram the day before. 

M remarked that the shades of red, orange, and yellow are so intense that they almost look unreal. 

It’s true, it almost looks copied and pasted into our neighborhood scene. 

In addition to brisk walks and photographing trees, I’m here to present you with a new cozy breakfast. 

It’s the perfect breakfast for the days you want something cozy and warm but don’t want oatmeal. 

This chocolate quinoa porridge is made on the stovetop with cacao powder and coconut milk for a fun alternative to oatmeal.

This breakfast bowl is so easy to customize by adding in your favorite toppings!

What You Need to Make Chocolate Quinoa Porridge

Because most of the ingredients for this cacao quinoa porridge are pantry staples, you might already have everything.

Here’s what you need:

• unsweetened almond milk
• canned coconut milk lite 
• uncooked white quinoa, rinsed 
• raw cacao powder
• pure maple syrup

That’s it!

How to Make It

This quinoa is super easy to make on the stovetop in less than 30 minutes. 

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, add the almond milk, coconut milk, and the quinoa.

Bring the contents of the pan to a low simmer, then cover it with a lid and reduce the heat to low.

Cook for 20 minutes, or until all of the coconut milk is absorbed, stirring occasionally.

Watch the mixture closely during this time because it has a tendency to bubble over. 

Take off the lid, then remove the pan from the heat once the liquid is fully absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

The last step is to add in the cacao powder and maple syrup and stir until it’s completely combined.

This will turn your coconut quinoa into something special! 

The Best Toppings for Chocolate Quinoa Porridge

Here are the toppings I love: 

• vegan dark chocolate chips
• fresh berries
• chopped walnuts
• your favorite granola
• Artisana Organics Hazelnut Cacao Spread
• splash of almond milk 

However, you can add whatever toppings you have accessible to you!

Notes on Meal Prep

This Chocolate Quinoa Porridge is great to make for meal prep!

You can easily start the quinoa porridge on the stovetop and do other morning things while your breakfast cooks itself. 

It cooks on the stovetop in under 30 minutes and stores and reheats easily.

Just be sure to check on it periodically to make sure it doesn’t bubble over! 

Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

Reheat your leftovers with a splash of almond milk in the microwave or in a small saucepan.

How to Serve Chocolate Quinoa Porridge

Serve the cacao quinoa in a bowl with all of your toppings.

It’s perfect to make for quick breakfast on cold mornings. 

I love that it’s packed with plant-based protein and healthy fiber. 

You can serve this porridge warm or chilled, but I think the texture and flavors are more pronounced when it’s warm! 

I love adding dark chocolate chips, fresh berries, chopped walnuts, granola, Hazelnut Cacao Spread, and a splash of almond milk. 

If you’re reheating your Chocolate Quinoa Porridge, be sure to add the toppings after it’s warm!

Enjoy!

More Warm Breakfast Bowl Recipes

• Creamy Stovetop Cauliflower Oats

• Apple Butter Stovetop Oats

• Cream Of “No Wheat”

• Coconut Quinoa Porridge

• Warm Leftover Quinoa Breakfast Bowls

I Want to Hear From You

If you make this Chocolate Quinoa Porridge recipe, let me know!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

Give me a shout on Instagram and use #floraandvino to show me your creations.

Check out my Pinterest page to pin more recipes like this one to make later.

Love this post and want more? Go to my homepage and subscribe to get updates delivered right to your inbox!

XO Lauren

Print