Quinoa Hot Chocolate Recipe

Name: Quinoa Hot Chocolate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fully cooked red quinoa (or 1/3 cup dry quinoa, cooked full in a 2:1 ratio. Be sure to rinse your quinoa completely before cooking to remove any bitterness from the saponins); 2-3 dashes coarse sea salt; 4 cups filtered water; 2 level tbsp 100% cocoa powder; 2 level tbsp size pieces of raw cacao paste (or if you don't have this ingredient you can substitute the same amount of your favorite dark chocolate bar, OR double the amount of cocoa powder above); 1 tbsp evoo; squeeze of lemon juice; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 4 very small pitted dates or 1.5 large medjool dates; 2-3 tsp raw honey or maple syrup (to make VEGAN use maple); 1 tsp cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 cup fully cooked red quinoa (or 1/3 cup dry quinoa, cooked full in a 2:1 ratio. Be sure to rinse your quinoa completely before cooking to remove any bitterness from the saponins)
2-3 dashes coarse sea salt
4 cups filtered water
2 level tbsp 100% cocoa powder
2 level tbsp size pieces of raw cacao paste (or if you don't have this ingredient you can substitute the same amount of your favorite dark chocolate bar, OR double the amount of cocoa powder above)
1 tbsp evoo
squeeze of lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 very small pitted dates or 1.5 large medjool dates
2-3 tsp raw honey or maple syrup (to make VEGAN use maple)
1 tsp cinnamon

1
Add quinoa, cinnamon, water, salt, honey and vanilla to a high speed blender. Blend until very smooth. Add the oil, dates and cocoa and cacao paste pieces and blend until very smooth and frothy. If your blender can generate heat, heat on lowest heat setting and use the stir setting gently. If your blender doesn't generate heat, transfer the mixture to a small pot and heat over a medium low setting, whisking. After 2 or 3 minutes, transfer back to your blender and blend until frothy. Taste! If it needs more sweetness add extra raw honey and blend to incorporate. If it tastes gritty, your blender may not be strong enough to break up the quinoa and you should strain the liquid in a fine mesh sieve before serving. Serve immediately for warm and creamy hot chocolate.
2
For a unique summery drink, pour the finished creamy and warm drink over ice cubes in a glass.
3
For a cold drink, transfer the creamy beverage to a pitcher and store in the fridge for at least an hour before serving straight or over ice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fully cooked red quinoa (or 1/3 cup dry quinoa, cooked full in a 2:1 ratio. Be sure to rinse your quinoa completely before cooking to remove any bitterness from the saponins), 2-3 dashes coarse sea salt, 4 cups filtered water, 2 level tbsp 100% cocoa powder, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Hot Chocolate falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quinoa Hot Chocolate

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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