Vegan Chocolate Quinoa Bowl with Pecans and Apple

Ingredients

• Quinoa1/4 cup (50 g)
• Almond Milk1/2 cup (120 ml)
• Cocoa Powder1 teaspoon (5 g)
• Pecans6 half (24 g)
• Apple1 count (160 g)
• Dark Chocolate with 70-85% Cacao1/2 small square (5 g)
• Cornstarch1 teaspoon (3 g)
• Stevia2 packet (2 g)

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   For this recipe you need cooked quinoa. If not, the following two instructions will indicate how to cook the quinoa.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Wash 1/4 of the prescribed quinoa with water at least 3 times and drain. Next, place it in a pot filled with water (3 times the amount of quinoa).

3. 3

   Step 3

   Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring from time to time until the quinoa is cooked and has absorbed the water.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Dilute the cornstarch in a glass with 2 tablespoons of almond milk and place the remaining almond milk together with the cocoa powder in a pot over medium heat.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Before it reaches boiling point, add the cooked quinoa and the diluted cornstarch gradually. Stir constantly until thickened.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Add more water if required.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Meanwhile, peel and finely slice the apple. Separately, chop the chocolate (you can replace it with cocoa nibs).

8. 8

   Step 8

   Serve the quinoa in a bowl, add the stevia and mix well. Add apple, chopped chocolate and pecans. Optional: Sprinkle the fruit with cinnamon.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Remember that you can replace stevia with the sweetener of your choice. For example, erythritol, sucralose, xylitol, monk fruit, etc.

Diet and Allergen Guide

Meal Prep and Storage

Make it easier to prep ahead

Vegan Chocolate Quinoa Bowl with Pecans and Apple can be prepared ahead and refrigerated for a short breakfast prep window. Reheat gently or serve cold depending on the recipe style.