A delightful holiday-inspired healthy breakfast recipe for one! Chocolate Peppermint Quinoa Flakes made right in the microwave, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free. Everyone loves a dose of chocolate and minty cheer to start the day!
Everyone loves a quick and easy breakfast! Not to mention, secretly healthy and protein-packed, but still with a hefty dose of chocolate and seasonal peppermint! During the holidays you may find yourself running out the door and (unspeakably) forget to eat breakfast! With these Chocolate Peppermint Quinoa Flakes, that will not happen! Not only will you WANT to enjoy a delicious gluten-free and vegan bowl of hot quinoa flakes, but you’ll have no excuse for no time! These cook up with less than 2 minutes of prep of microwave cooking! So get your bowl out and eat up!
Chocolate Peppermint Quinoa Flakes
- ⅓ Cup Quinoa Flakes
- 3 TB Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- ¾ Cup Brewed Pure Peppermint Tea
- ¼ Tsp Pure Peppermint Extract
- Liquid Peppermint Stevia (to taste)
- Fresh Mint Leaves (for garnish)
- Place all dry ingredients into a microwave safe bowl and stir.
- Brew the peppermint tea (I used one tea bag) and then add that to the bowl along with the extract and stevia, stir to combine.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remove and garnish with fresh mint leaves!
A perfect and easy way to start the day during the hectic holiday season! Breakfast should be a moment where you can set yourself up for success and relish in the beauty of a new day! Take it slow and be kind to yourself this holiday season (start with a healthy breakfast!)
So tell me:
+ What’s your go-to holiday season breakfast?
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What a delectable way to start the day! I can’t wait to try this healthy dish!
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Thanks!
What a wonderful combination of flavours!
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Totally!
I didn’t even know there were quinoa flakes. Thanks for the idea on cooking with them!
They are one of my staple and favorite foods!
Ah another delicious way to enjoy my beloved quinoa flakes! Easy & delicious – a great way to have a breakfast when I’m on the run in the morning.
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Totally!
HI Rebecca,
I love the idea of putting the peppermint flavor with the quinoa flakes especially for the holidays. Pinned & tweeted!
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It’s a great breakfast!
quinoa flakes?! BRILLIANT! I had no idea these existed! I love that this will cook up so quickly– perfect for a quick morning breakfast. Thank you for sharing. I’m adding quinoa flakes to my grocery list now!
They are more than a staple in my house!