I’m not gonna lie, being a latecomer to quinoa I was sort of just stuck in the idea that it had to be savoury or nothing. I made salad and burgers, kid “meatballs” and side dishes, but I was so wary of sweet dishes. I see people having quinoa like porridge or cereal and I was scared, yo. Like I didn’t want to make a batch of quinoa and waste it if I didn’t like it.
Well, folks… I do like it. I like it a lot. I even like its little pop-y texture even though that would normally make me itchy and want to phone my mum.
I made it vegan with coconut milk, and rice milk is good too, but if you’re into nuttiness, soy is great. Just remember that it will have an impact on the finished dish as it’s the main component besides quinoa. The traditional coconut milk or cream in the cans would be divine, or you could use regular milk. Whatever tickles your boat. The deep caramelly/toffee flavour of the coconut sugar is what’s going to make you fall in love, so don’t worry too much.
If the quinoa seems a little dry and non-pudding-like, add extra liquid at the end to reach a consistency you like. I’m pretty into things that aren’t stodgy, so I tend to add a fair bit when it’s all said and done. Great for breakfast or a little after-dinner coconutty goodness.
Coconut Quinoa Pudding
Coconut quinoa pudding
Serves | 2-4 |
Prep time | 5 minutes |
Cook time | 25 minutes |
Total time | 30 minutes |
Meal type | Breakfast, Dessert |
Misc | Serve Cold |
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 3 cups coconut milk ((with extra to add at the end))
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1 | |
Mix quinoa, milk and salt in a saucepan and set it on full heat. Bring to the boil, then turn down to low and cover. | |
Step 2 | |
Cook on low 20 minutes or so until quinoa is soft and a bit soupy. Add more milk if necessary. | |
Step 3 | |
Add sugar to taste. |
Christie Connelly says
Oooooohhh LOVE the new graphics.Suits you so much – pretty, vintage, pastel, just plain nice. Awesome.
Quinoa pudding huh? Yep, might give that a try!
Veggie Mama says
Thank you! I think they’re pretty cute. And yeah I love rice pudding, so why not quinoa?!
Michelle Lisle says
This sounds good Stacey. I’ve looked at quinoa plenty of times and thought, ‘what am I meant to make with that?’…Now I know I’ll have to give it a try, especially being I need to watch the foods due to the diabetes which hopefully will just disappear once bub is born.
Veggie Mama says
Oh nooooo diabetes! Bugger! I hope it goes away. This is really nice + simple for quinoa, but I do love it as a savory dish ๐
Lisa mckenzie says
OOh I am going to make this for sure as I am lactose intolerant it will be great with the coconut milk and I like ricey type desserts so I am sure to love this,Thank-you for sharing Stacey,love the new header too so pretty and so you.
Veggie Mama says
How very kind of you to say! Thank you so much. Yes if you like rice puddingy things, you’ll love this. The coconut milk is great as it doesn’t overpower – and no lactose! Let me know how you get on ๐
Foxs Lane says
Um hello! I thought quinoa had to be a savoury thing too.
I feel like you’ve just opened my eyes to a whole new world.
Yay! And I LOVE the new header.
So very ace and pretty and you. xx
Veggie Mama says
Is it wrong of me that I immediately started singing “A Whole New World” from Aladdin? Don’t you dare close your eyeeeeeessss….
Thanks dude, I think it is the cutest evah. I like how she even drew my tattoos! So clever.
Laney | Crash Test Mummy says
Yum!
Veggie Mama says
I know, I got hungry just posting it!
Diane Balch says
quinoa pudding that’s a unique way to use this cool grain.
Veggie Mama says
Yes, and a delicious way!
Jessica Lee says
I only discovered quinoa about a month back. I can’t believe the things I’ve been missing out on! Pretty excited to try this recipe ๐
Veggie Mama says
I can’t live without it now! Probably ate it for the first time a year ago. Crazy.
Emma says
Yummm! Love this!
meetoprahwheatfree says
Hi Stacey, Love your site and recipes! I adapted your recipe ( removed the sugar which I can’t have), you can see it (and your credit) here …
http://meetoprahwheatfree.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/coconut-quinoa-pudding-gluten-and-sugar.html
Thanks again and look forward to lots more inspiration!
ps- I’m allergic to wheat so those are my fave!
Ella
Veggie Mama says
Oh that’s a shame, coconut sugar is delicious! and I love how it’s not refined. But yours would have been just as gorgeous – especially with extra fruit!
meetoprahwheatfree says
Oh yes coconut sugar is the best, I do use it occasionally, I think it’s probably one of the best sugars to use. I’m so happy to have found your blog. It makes me unbearably broody (I’m only 25) and very hungry! xx