Warm Cacao Quinoa Breakfast Bowl ft. Blender Bombs
Written By Lauren Vega
Photographed By Taylor Lee Czerwinski
It’s winter… or so that’s what we’ve been told. This season in Charleston is pretty uncertain. Some days we’ll have a high of 50 with whipping winds and a chilling drizzle, while others we’ll wake up to a sunny 70-degree morning with no cloud in sight. It’s difficult to know whether we should be warming up or cooling off, packing sweaters or sunscreen.
At Atlyss, we focus on seasonal foods. However, it is hard to convince yourself to eat a warming curry on a hot day. The ability to know that we want to eat warm things when it’s cold or cold things when it’s hot- this information is inherent in our DNA. Adapting your eating habits to the weather and the seasons stems from the ancient practice of Ayurveda.
For those who would like to learn more, check out this link: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/ayurvedic-cooking-lessons
Below you’ll find our Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl.
It’s the perfect compromise between a warm bowl of oatmeal and a light grain cereal. Quinoa isn’t a starch many think of when they’re planning breakfast, but we want to break the savory-only stigma. It has more protein & fiber per cup than oatmeal, and it has double the amount of magnesium. While they both serve as excellent sources of folate, quinoa doesn’t leave you feeling as heavy because it’s starches do not geltanise as much as they do in oatmeal.
We think you will love playing with this versatile recipe as much as we did! We added one of our favorite local nutrient boosters, Blender Bombs, for healty fats & aminos. It’s simple and easy and the best part? It only requires one pot! So no matter what the Charleston weather decides to throw at you tomorrow, rest assured that you’re fueling your day with a dish that your body will thank you for.
Lauren’s Dark Chocolate Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
GF, Dairy-Free
Servings: 1-2
Ingredients:
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Almond or Alt Nut Milk
1tbs Cacao
2 tsp Maple Syrup
2 Blender Bombs
Toppings:
Flax Seeds, Cacao Nibs, Coconut, Cinnamon Roll Blender Bomb Date Syrup, Sea Salt to taste
Added options: Slivered Almonds, Raspberries, Hemp Seeds, Local Honey... You can really play with the flavor based on your toppings! We like bananas & peanut butter for a play on a healthy “Peanut Butter Cup” flavor.
Recipe:
Cook quinoa according to package instructions by combining quinoa and nut milk over stove top.
Let liquid come to a boil. Reduce heat and cover with lid for approximately 5 minutes, or until fully cooked and no liquid remains.
Stir in cacao and maple syrup.
If too thin, place back on stove to thicken *
Plate and crumble blender bomb(s) over top and add desired toppings. We love adding the BB Cinnamon Roll Date Syrup for added sweetness!
Enjoy!