Monday, February 3, 2014

Make It Monday: Clean Eating Chocolate Quinoa Pudding



Clean Eating Chocolate Quinoa Pudding

1 C quinoa
2 C unsweetened plain no-dairy milk
2 bananas
3 T baking cocoa
2 tsp cinnamon
3 T agave syrup
1/4 tsp almond extract

Directions:

  • Cook quinoa and milk in a rice cooker, make sure it is vented (or watch) to prevent boiling over.
  • In a blender, combine together baking cocoa, bananas, cinnamon, syrup, and extract.
  • When qunioa has finished cooking, mix chocolate banana mixture in to the dish.
  • Serve warm topped with whipped cream.
  • Enjoy!

19 comments:

The Yogi Vegetarian said...

That looks like a delicious and nutritious dessert! I think I would have it for breakfast :)

Jessica said...

The first day I made it it was dessert, but then there was leftovers and then that became breakfast!

Cyndi Buchanan said...

That sounds so good! And so healthy! I love quinoa!

Savannah said...

This sounds so yummy, I've been looking for healthy/clean recipes. I'm trying to force myself to start eating better :)

andi said...

BEST thing 'bout this recipe - it's basic enough that even with the food challenges I have - it's STILL gonna be delicious!

Unknown said...

That looks delicious and so healthy.

Michelle F.

LaVonne said...

This sounds great! And easy too. Thank you for sharing.

Chani Rosa said...

I've never had quinoa or agave before but we are trying to eat clean these days and anything chocolate is sure to be a hit in our house. Thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

Looks really good, going to save this.

Janna Lamison said...

Definitely one to try!

Kristen@CountryFitFamily said...

I really need to start buying quinoa, I keep seeing awesome recipes that call for it. Yours looks great. Pinned it.

Czjai said...

Looks yummy! And it's so easy to make! :)

Unknown said...

I want to know what quinoa is and I will give this a try. it is so easy to make.

Julie said...

I have some quinoa I bought for a recipe that we didn't care for, been meaning to find some recipes to try using quiona- I think I'll have to try this one!

Anonymous said...

I've never tried quinoa but I'm very curious! I'd love to try this, thanks for sharing!

Unknown said...

I will be trying this! We like quinoa, but I've never tried it as a dessert!

Unknown said...

Yum, yum. Chocolate pudding is one of my all time fave comfort foods. I love that this one is also nourishing.

Deborah Davis said...

What a delightful way to benefit from nutrient-rich quinoa as well as a great excuse to eat more chocolate! I love this recipe! I might try topping my quinoa pudding with a dollop of cashew cream. It's such a pleasure to explore your blog.
Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe on the Healthy, Happy, Green & Natural Blog Hop! I appreciate it!
All the best, Deborah

Julie said...

Looks so yummy!