Quinoa Breakfast Pudding

Tender quinoa is simmered with apple juice, raisins, and lemon juice and spiced with cinnamon and vanilla and served warm.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 202 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cups water
• salt to taste
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste
• 1 cup quinoa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place quinoa in a sieve and rinse thoroughly. Allow to drain, then place quinoa in a medium saucepan with water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover pan with lid, lower heat, and allow to simmer until all water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Mix in apple juice, raisins, lemon juice, cinnamon, and salt. Cover pan and allow to simmer for 15 minutes longer. Stir in vanilla extract. Serve warm.