Quinoa Pudding
Indulge in a creamy, nutrient-packed treat with this delicious Quinoa Pudding recipe—a wholesome twist on classic comfort food! Made with protein-rich quinoa, velvety coconut milk, and naturally sweetened with honey or maple syrup, this pudding delivers a perfect balance of warmth and spice thanks to aromatic cinnamon and nutmeg. Optional add-ins like raisins or chopped dates enhance its natural sweetness, while toppings like crunchy nuts and fresh fruit provide delightful texture and flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile dessert can be served warm or chilled, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, a midday snack, or a satisfying after-dinner indulgence. Healthy, gluten-free, and customizable, this quinoa pudding is sure to become your next favorite go-to treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup raisins or chopped dates (optional)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
- fresh fruit (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve to remove any bitterness.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is fully absorbed.
Add the milk, coconut milk, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the cooked quinoa. Stir well to combine.
Increase the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency.
If using raisins or chopped dates, stir them in during the last 5 minutes of cooking to soften and blend their flavor into the pudding.
Remove the pudding from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. The pudding will continue to thicken as it cools.
Serve warm or chilled, topped with chopped nuts and fresh fruit, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.7 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 576 mg | 25% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.0 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.1 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.0 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 745 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1920 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
