Creamy Chocolate Breakfast Quinoa

 1 hungry backpacker  5 min prep, 15 min cooking  136 g / serving

Quinoa for breakfast: why not? Chocolate for breakfast: double why not? With 19g of protein and 8g of fiber, this breakfast is satisfying and will provide energy for a long time. Add freeze dried berries for added texture, flavor and nutrients.

Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup (60 ml) quinoa
  • ¼ tsp. (1 ml) sea salt
  • 4 tbsp. (60 ml) whole milk powder
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp. (30 ml) chopped pecans
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) coconut flakes
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) roasted cocoa nibs
  • 1 tbsp. (15 ml) brown sugar

Equipment

  • Stove + fuel
  • Pot big enough for 1 L
  • Bowl to eat
  • sporks or forks!

Before trip

  1. Mix in plastic bag #1 : quinoa and salt.
  2. Mix in plastic bag #2: whole milk powder, cocoa powder, coconut flakes, cocoa nibs, pecans and brown sugar.

At camp

  1. Pour the content of bag #1 and 1 cup of water in a pot.
  2. Bring to boil and cook for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fully cooked.
  3. Add the content of bag #2 and mix well.
  4. Add freeze dried berries if desired.
  5. Enjoy!
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