The deep cocoa flavor of the Oaxacan Chocolate Quinoa Cereal will likely satisfy most discerning chocoholics.  Although creamy and rich, it was not too bold in flavor, keeping it in line as a solid breakfast contender.  For myself, I have never been able to handle chocolate anything before the lunch hour, so I preferred this cereal as an afternoon treat.  Like the plain variety, it offers a wonderful canvas for adding ingredients.  With success, I trialed mixing in peanut butter, grated coconut, or crystallized ginger on different occasions.  I highly recommend slowly adding boiling water (no more than ½ cup at first, more if consistency turns out too thick), stirring, allowing it to sit for a couple of minutes, and then giving it a final stir.  This was preferred greatly by our taste-testers to the microwave method, particularly with this flavor.  

Overall AltiPlano Gold Instant Hot Quinoa Cereal Review:

AltiPlano Gold has taken a fantastic healthy grain and transformed it into a deliciously convenient breakfast.  Quinoa is a staple in our household, but like rice, it takes a little bit of warning time to cook.  Time…something few of us have an abundance of in the mornings.  Luckily, AltiPlano Gold utilizes organic flaked quinoa (rather than whole grain quinoa), which cooks up in a snap, literally.  It can be prepared via hot water or microwave in less than two minutes.  The microwave produced a thicker product, but I preferred the more natural taste and consistency from boiled hot water (made easy thanks to my trusty Canadian electric teakettle).  The texture is reminiscent of cream of wheat, smooth and well for lack of a better word creamy.  As someone who likes to customize my cereal, I found the consistency of this hot cereal to be a great backdrop for most mix-ins, including raisins, dried cranberries, crystallized ginger, nut butters, ground flaxseed, and chopped walnuts.  I will likely remain ‘somewhat’ loyal to my hearty bowl of morning oats (masterfully created to my order).  However, I do prefer to vary my “grains” and quinoa instant hot cereal seems like a tasty way to do so.

• Pros: Made with Organic Ingredients (including quinoa); Gluten free alternative for carb cravings; Good texture and flavors; No cholesterol; Good source of fiber and protein; Low in calories
• Cons:  Some of the varieties (including my favorite) are a bit high in sugar; May be trial and error in preparing at first; Serving sizes of quinoa itself are a bit small

Recommended For:

• Gluten free / Dairy free Dieters
• Grain Rotation
• A Little Morning Variety
• Those with Many Food Sensitivities
• Afternoon Snack on Chilly Days
• Anyone who likes the Flavor of Quinoa and the Texture of Cream of Wheat

Where to Buy:

• Online – Direct from Altiplano Gold
• In Store - Distributed to Natural Food Grocers throughout the U.S.

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