Vanilla Quinoa Pudding

  • Prep 5 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole milk (works well with soy or nut milk for a vegan version)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup quinoa

Steps

  • 1
    Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove any residual resins that might still be on the seeds. Otherwise, the quinoa can be quite bitter.
  • 2
    Mix milk, vanilla, maple syrup and salt in a saucepan and set on simmer.
  • 3
    Add quinoa and cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently (but not constantly). Once thickened, remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • 4
    Serve warm, or refrigerate.

  • Top with your choice of delicious tidbits such as berries, dried fruit, nuts, nutmeg, brown sugar, etc.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
675.9
Total Fat
17.1g
26%
Saturated Fat
7.4g
37%
Cholesterol
36.6mg
12%
Sodium
312.9mg
13%
Potassium
1064.4mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate
100.1g
33%
Dietary Fiber
6.0g
24%
Sugars
43.9g
Protein
23.6g
% Daily Value*:
Calcium
49.50%
50%
Iron
22.50%
22%
Exchanges:
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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