If your kids love chocolate-flavoured breakfasts as much as mine, this chocolate quinoa breakfast is about to become a heavy hitter in your morning rotation. My daughter asks for this probably more than anything else I make, and honestly, I never mind. It’s packed with nourishing quinoa, naturally sweetened, and takes just minutes to prepare. This breakfast feels fun and decadent, yet still brings all the whole-food goodness I want her to start the day with. Plus, as with all my recipes, it’s 100% plant-based.
A Fast, Chocolatey Breakfast That’s Actually Nutritious
Whether you’re cooking for kids or simply craving something warm and chocolatey yourself, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between comfort and convenience. Everything comes together directly in the Instant Pot (or any pressure cooker), meaning there’s no babysitting a pot on the stove. Just stir, set, walk away, and breakfast is basically done.
The result is a creamy, rich, chocolate-infused bowl of quinoa that feels like dessert but fuels like a balanced breakfast. And the best part? Kids rarely even side eye the quinoa. They see chocolate… and that’s all the convincing they need.
Meal-Prep Friendly & Ideal for Busy Mornings
This chocolate quinoa is a meal-prep dream. It batches beautifully and holds up well in the fridge for several days, making it perfect for:
- make-ahead breakfasts
- easy grab-and-go mornings
- packed school lunches (it reheats nicely but my kids also like it cold!)
- after-school snacks
It firms up slightly as it chills, but a quick stir or splash of soy milk brings it back to creamy perfection.
Customizable Like Your Favourite Morning Oats
One of my favourite things about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can dress it up as simply or extravagantly as you like, just like oatmeal.
Here are some topping ideas we regularly rotate through:
- sliced bananas (our go-to)
- a spoonful of peanut butter stirred in
- coconut flakes
- raspberries or blueberries
- sliced strawberries
- chopped nuts
- vegan chocolate chips for extra indulgence
Whether you prefer something fruity, nutty, or more chocolate on chocolate, this breakfast adapts to whatever you’re craving.
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Quinoa
- quick and easy- just 2 minutes of pressure cooking
- protein-rich and fibre-packed
- vegan and naturally sweetened
- kid-approved
- great for meal prep
- customizable with your favourite toppings
It’s simple, satisfying, and such a fun way to introduce (or secretly sneak in!) a nutrient-dense ingredient like quinoa.
This recipe was adapted from Minimalist Baker to make it InstaPot friendly and even quicker to throw together.
Super Simple and Fast- Chocolate Quinoa for Breakfast
Equipment
- Instant Pot or other pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cups quinoa uncooked
- 2½ cup soy milk
- 1 15 oz can coconut milk
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 5 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Topping Ideas (pick your flavours- we usually dress it simply with sliced bananas and coconut flakes)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter stirred in to each serving
- bananas sliced
- coconut flakes
- raspberries
- blueberries
- strawberries sliced
- nuts chopped
- vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except your optional toppings) into the Instant Pot. Stir to combine. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 2 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- After cooking is complete, stir everything up again and scoop into serving bowls. Top as desired.
Notes
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