She spoke about healthy snacks and desserts quite a bit, which got the parents in the room interested. I think most kids would enjoy eating this dessert, as long as the texture of the quinoa doesn't bother them, like it did my husband.
(Sorry for the yellow photos. I have been trying to use Paige's flash trick lately and didn't attempt it this time, but it has worked quite well)
I finally made the pudding last night and loved it!
Banana Quinoa Pudding
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup quinoa
2 cups low fat milk or soy milk or almond milk
2 ripe bananas
2 tablespoons white sugar or sugar substitute
salt to taste
1/2 tablespoon butter (optional)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (omit if using vanilla flavored milk)
Recipe adapted from allrecipes.com
Directions
-Rinse and drain the quinoa. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
-Blend together the milk, bananas, sugar, and salt in the bowl of a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour the milk mixture into the saucepan with the quinoa.
-Place the pan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the butter and vanilla (if desired) and serve warm.
Approximately 4 servings. Protein per serving: 8.9 g; total calories and fat depend on type of milk used.
If you are looking for a different way to use quinoa, do yourself a favor and make this!
Excited that I have some leftover for a healthy dessert this week.
Have a wonderful Monday.
This looks so good... I love that there's quinoa in it, it's one of my favorite grains!
ReplyDeleteWow, delicious!!! My kids and husband love banana pudding, so I'm going to try this out for them :)
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