Banana Quinoa "Rice" Pudding

Quinoa is a complete protein that's also high in fiber. Banana 'rice' pudding makes an excellent snack or meal for a toddler, and a delicious dessert for an adult.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 ripe bananas
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• ¾ cup quinoa
• 4 tablespoons honey, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse quinoa in a paper towel-lined colander until water is no longer milky. Transfer quinoa to a saucepan, add 1 1/2 cups water and soak for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Blend bananas, whole milk, coconut milk, 3 tablespoons honey, butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt together in a blender until smooth.

Step 4

Stir milk mixture into quinoa, raise heat to medium; cook and stir constantly until pudding becomes thick, about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Transfer pudding to serving dish and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over pudding; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.