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Vanilla Maple Quinoa Pudding

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If you’d like a delicious dessert that is low in sugar and has protein, then this Vanilla Maple Quinoa Pudding is for you! In fact, its so yummy, I sometimes eat it for breakfast because it reminds me a little of oatmeal. Awhile back, I introduced a Pumpkin Spice Quinoa Pudding which is one of my favorites, but as we all know, pumpkin spice tends to be more of a fall flavor. I wanted to come up with something equally tasty that I could enjoy during the spring and summer too. There are so many flavor options. Just be creative!

vanilla maple quinoa pudding 1One thing I love about quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah), is that it has protein! Some of the brands I have purchased range between 6-8 grams of protein per serving. It is nutritious, high in minerals, amino acids and is naturally gluten-free. It is also one of few plant foods that is considered a complete protein. How great is it that you can incorporate all this into a yummy treat?

Vanilla Maple Quinoa Pudding

  • 3 Cups Organic Coconut Milk (canned)
  • 1/4 Cup Organic Maple Syrup
  • 2-3 TBSP Organic Coconut Sugar (optional)
  • 2 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 Cups Quinoa
Soak quinoa in water for at least 15-20 min, then drain. This time I bought a premium organic quinoa that stated no soaking was needed and its true! I also made some for dinner the night prior and it was the lightest, fluffiest quinoa I have ever made. The brand is Nature’s Wild Grains by C&F Foods Inc. I purchased it at Costco. I was so pleased with the outcome, that I will be sticking with this brand from now on!
 
You will need about 2 cans of the Organic Coconut Milk and will have a little left over. (Save it in case you need to add some to adjust the consistency later on) Pour coconut milk to pot.  Whisk in maple syrup, sugar, and vanilla until well blended.  Then add the quinoa. Bring to boil on med heat while stirring often.  Reduce heat to very low and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, the quinoa is tender and is a pudding-like consistency. Remove from heat and let it set for about 10-15 min.  The pudding will continue to thicken.  You can add raisins (even dried cranberries or currants) if you like. Transfer to either individual ramekins or a serving bowl and allow to cool for a bit. Store remaining portion in the fridge.
 
vanilla maple quinoa pudding
 
 
Occasionally, I make a batch to have on hand for breakfast. I heat my portion for 30-60 seconds in the microwave and top it with fresh berries or sliced bananas. If I serve the pudding as a dessert, I like slivered almonds and a slight drizzle of maple syrup on top. So yummy! 
 
 

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