Chocolate Quinoa Quick Soak Oats (Vegan High Protein)

Creamy, chocolatey and rich Chocolate Quinoa Quick Soak Oats made with wholesome, plant-based and gluten-free ingredients, these oats require no overnight soaking. Top these oats with your favourite breakfast toppings.

I am having a moment with quick soak oats (see my original post and recipe here) and there are so many flavour combinations to make. The latest flavour is this chocolatey combo with added quinoa for plant diversity which also uses vegan chocolate protein powder, raw cacao powder and mushroom or vegan collagen powder for a brain and skin boost. I love adding these powders and superfoods to my meals, but they are optional and will not adjust the flavour, so use whatever you have at home. The main aim of these oats is to make breakfast easy, quick and accessible even when you don’t have much time.

Why will I love these oats?

These oats are amazing:

• Creamy, smooth and chocolatey
• Made in 5 minutes with 30 minutes soaking time
• No overnight soaking
• Full of different plants and wholesome ingredients
• A source of omega from chia seeds
• Healthy fats from coconut yoghurt
• Great for gut health with fermented yoghurt and seeds
• Gluten-free and easily nut-free
• Naturally plant-based, dairy-free and egg-free
• Made with real ingredients
• A boost for the brain and your mood with serotonin boosting cacao powder
• Great for adding mushroom or vegan collagen powders to
• Ideal for all the family
• You can increase the recipe to easily make more portions
• Will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge
• Top the oats with your favourite breakfast foods

If you already love the sound of these oats, then skip ahead to the recipe card below. or, first let’s discuss the recipe in more detail.

What ingredients do I need?

You can see the ingredients with weights in the recipe card, and see my favourite recommended products in the “shop the recipe” section.

For the oat base:

• Oats: the base for all good breakfast recipes. Make sure they are gluten-free where needed.
• Ground flaxseed: these add a boost of plant-based goodness and help thicken the oats.
• Chia seeds: these are great for thickening the oats and adding omega fatty acids.
• Quinoa: this adds wholegrain diversity, and they cook in the boiling water, while adding a little bit of texture.
• Boiling water: this is the magic ingredient that allows for the quick soak.
• Thick coconut yoghurt: to make the oats creamy I use Cocos Organic natural or vanilla yoghurt and it’s delicious.
• Plant-based milk: use your preferred dairy-free milk like oat, almond, hazelnut or soya.
• Vegan chocolate protein powder: to make these really chocolatey and as a protein boost, too. I like the Form chocolate protein powders – they have a chocolate hazelnut and chocolate peanut, too.
• Raw cacao powder: to increase the chocolatey flavour.
• Mushroom or vegan collagen powder: these are optional, but each mushroom will add its own benefits like Lion’s Mane for brain function and Chaga for immunity.

And to serve:

• Figs or other fruits: I love figs when they are in season, and they work really well with chocolate. You can also add berries, banana and red currants.
• Pecans: for crunch on top and they work so well with chocolate. To make this nut-free, leave off the pecans.
• Hemp seeds: use the hulled or de-shelled hemp seeds to add a boost of protein and goodness.
• Extra yoghurt and syrup: I like to add a spoon of yoghurt on top with some syrup.

Are these oats gluten-free and nut-free?

To keep these gluten-free check that your oats are certified gluten-free. To make these nut-free, swap the pecans for sunflower seeds or leave them off all together. Also check that your yoghurt, milk and protein powder do not contain nuts.

How do I make them?

The method for these oats is simple:

• Stir together the oats, seeds and quinoa: to combine.
• Pour over the boiling water: and stir well. Leave for 30-60 minutes to swell and soften.
• Stir in the yoghurt, milk, chocolate protein powder, cacao and other powders: until thick.
• Pour into a bowl: and top with your favourite things.

How long will they last?

Enjoy these oats straight away or keep in the fridge, covered well, for 2-3 days.

What other recipes can I try?

For other breakfast ideas:

• Quick Soak Overnight Protein oats
• Strawberry Almond Granola
• Lemon and Blueberry Blended Oats
• Strawberry and Walnut Baked Oats
• Sticky Toffee Apple Baked Oats

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I look forward to hearing what you think of these Chocolate Quinoa Quick Soak Oats so please let me know in the comments below and leave a star review above. If you do make these, I’d love to see so please tag me, I’m @nourishing.amy on Instagram and use the hashtag #nourishingamy. I’m also on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest  – please say hello!

With chocolate oat love x