Description
A creamy and lightly sweet quinoa pudding that works great for breakfast, snack, or a light dessert, topped with fresh fruits and nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
- Fresh fruit for topping (e.g., berries, banana)
- Nuts or seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water to remove its natural bitter coating. Drain well. Measure milk, sweetener, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt so everything is ready.
- In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir once to mix ingredients and prevent sticking.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the milk is mostly absorbed. Stir once midway to check texture.
- Remove the pan from heat and keep it covered for a few minutes to allow the pudding to thicken. Fluff gently with a fork. Serve warm or chill in the fridge. Top with fresh fruit and nuts or seeds if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 4–5 days in the refrigerator. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg