Quinoa is so versatile I’ve started eating it for dessert! Simmered with a bit of almond milk and brown sugar, the grains become tender and inviting, cozy and creamy. Rich coconut milk takes the whole thing to another level. Dressed up with a few crunchy extras, like toasted coconut and cocoa nibs, the simple dish turns into a satisfying dessert. And if you have any leftovers, it makes a pretty great breakfast, too. But what are the chances of that?
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 30 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 1 hr |
| Cook: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings (about 3 cups) |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 30 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Inactive: | 1 hr |
| Cook: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 6 servings (about 3 cups) |
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 1/4 cups almond milk
- 1 3/4 cups low-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- Pinch salt
- Cocoa nibs, toasted sliced almonds and toasted coconut shavings, for serving
Instructions
- Combine the quinoa, almond milk, 1 1/4 cups of the coconut milk, brown sugar and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened and the quinoa is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pudding to a bowl, and refrigerate, covered, until cold.
- To serve, stir in some additional coconut milk for a creamy consistency. Top with cocoa nibs, almonds and toasted coconut. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 178 calorie |
| Total Fat | 7 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 4 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 73 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 26 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 grams |
| Protein | 3 grams |
| Sugar | 11 grams |
| Calories | 178 calorie |
| Total Fat | 7 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 4 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 73 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 26 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 grams |
| Protein | 3 grams |
| Sugar | 11 grams |
Reviews
Although I like typically like savory quinoa recipes, I found that as a dessert or oatmeal replacement in the morning, the quinoa scent and taste was too overpowering for my tastes. The consistency and sweetness level was good.
lve it , delicious