INGREDIENTS

  • 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa (red, white, tri-color), drain and rinse
  • 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 2 Tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • Garnish: 1 Tablespoon whipped cream and fresh blueberries

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring coconut milk and quinoa in small sauce pan to boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to medium low, add in maple syrup and vanilla and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes until mixture is creamy and pudding light consistency.
  3. Place mixture in bowl in refrigerator to cool down, a couple hours.
  4. Serve about 1/2 -3/4 cup serving of pudding in small dish.
  5. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and handful of fresh blueberries.
  6. Add some almond slices or walnuts if desired, 1 Tablespoon, chopped.