Mocha Quinoa Bowl
Though quinoa is highly nutritious, a lot of people are rather meh when it comes to its grassy flavour. But when disguised as a brownie-esque breakfast bowl with a caffeine-fuelled edge, quinoa becomes a truly crave-worthy stand-in for typical oatmeal. Toppings run the gamut of chopped nuts (try hazelnuts), raspberries, cherries, sliced banana, coconut chips, dollops of yogurt, sliced mint, and, of course, cacao nibs. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for three days. Reheat in the microwave or in a small saucepan with additional milk to add moisture back in.
Sugar shock
The rising tide of plant-based milks offers great alternatives to the moo variety, but they can contain surprisingly high amounts of added sugar. To keep your intake in check, look for cartons that state they’re “unsweetened.”