Description
Creamy and comforting, this Quinoa Pudding is a delightful twist on traditional rice pudding. Made with wholesome ingredients like quinoa, milk, and maple syrup, this easy-to-make dessert is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Quinoa Pudding:
- 1/2 cup quinoa, 85g
- 2 cups milk, 480g such as whole milk , unsweetened coconut milk, or unsweetened almond milk (I used 1 cup soy milk, 1 cup almond milk)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, 30-45g (you can increase or reduce this amount or use any sweetener you like)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 5g
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1.5g
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse Quinoa: Place quinoa in a mesh colander. Rinse thoroughly with cold water (until the water runs clear) and allow to drain.
- Cook Quinoa: In a medium pot, combine the quinoa, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cover, leaving the lid cracked so that some steam may escape. Simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes or so.
- Thicken Pudding: Remove the lid and continue simmering for 5 more minutes or until the pudding has thickened and the quinoa has absorbed most (but not all) of the milk. Remove from heat, add vanilla, and stir. If needed, add more milk for desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour into bowls and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Pudding will thicken further when refrigerated. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
- You can toast the quinoa in 1/2 tbsp of butter for 1-2 min on medium-low heat before adding your liquid for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 141 kcal
- Sugar: 7.25 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Protein: 4.75 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Quinoa Pudding, Quinoa Dessert, Quinoa Recipe, Pudding Recipe
