Deluxe Quinoa Pudding is Vegan, Gluten-free and Absolutely Yummy

This is a deluxe quinoa pudding made from my favorite grain which we now know is a seed. You can simply cook it on top of the stove in a pot until it is the consistency you like,  but baking it makes it extra yummy! The raisins and dried apricots add a tasty sweetness. I love pecans and that is what makes it a deluxe pudding. You can use other nuts if you prefer.

It is a Vegan – Dairy-free/Egg-free, Gluten-free and Sugar-free Deluxe Quinoa Pudding.

Deluxe Quinoa Pudding Ingredients

Quinoa

This is the main ingredient in this pudding. There are many health benefits of quinoa. It is gluten-free because it is not a grain, it is a vegetable seed related to Swiss chard, spinach, and beets. Quinoa is pronounced KEEN-wa, not kwin-o-a. It’s filling like a grain but has much more protein than grains and is considered a smart carb. It is an antiseptic alkaline-forming food that is low in calories and is a great source of riboflavin. This is the main ingredient in this deluxe quinoa pudding.

Learn How to Cook the Best Quinoa

This is a favourite quinoa of mine as it is grown in my country.
Canadian Quinoa Gluten-free, Quinta Quinoa  White Quinoa Vegan Foods; 100% Grown as Canadian Quinoa that supports a healthy vegan and gluten-free diet; high in fibre, high in zinc, and a source of calcium; Kosher.

Apricots

They may be small but apricots are packed with essential vitamins and health benefits. Apricots are antioxidant-rich and are great for digestion and preventing constipation. They lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration and are great for protection against heart disease. So a good idea to add them to this deluxe quinoa pudding. Mostly though the apricots make this pudding extra yummy.

It is best if the apricots are Sun-Dried Apricots Unsulphured and Organic

Shredded Unsweeten Coconut

This naturally sweet coconut adds extra sweetness and a good flavour. Make sure it is sugar-free as we don’t want that extra sugar in this delicious pudding.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is one of the very best oils for us. In tropical climates like Polynesia, Sri Lanka, and the Yucatan where they have a diet high in coconut oil, the people are healthier and have less heart disease, cancer, and colon problems than unsaturated fat eaters. And they aren’t fat from so much oil. I use coconut oil in my cooking every day. As It has a high smoke point it is good for sauteing vegetables, tofu, and tempeh.

Learn the 12 benefits of  Coconut Oil, this newly declared ‘Amazing SuperFood’.

This is the coconut oil that is always in my kitchen:
Kirkland Signature Cold Pressed Unrefined Organic Virgin Coconut Oil

Almond Milk

What makes this deluxe quinoa pudding vegan is the use of rice, coconut, or almond milk. Millions of people are using packaged Almond Milk because they believe it is a ‘healthy milk alternative.’  The truth is that it isn’t that healthy.

I make my almond milk which is easy to do as well as affordable and way better for the environment. 

It is best to have good organic almonds to make the milk with, here are some I like:
Food To Live Organic Almonds (Raw, No Shell, Unpasteurized) 

Pecans

One of the main ingredients that make this a deluxe quinoa pudding is the pecans. Pecans are gourmet nuts with a delicious buttery taste and not just in a pecan pie. Also, pecans have an abundance of health benefits.  They are heart-healthy, help lower cholesterol, and are high in antioxidants making them a great superfood addition to our meals and even our snacks!

Salt

Himalayan Salt is good for you! 100% NATURAL PINK & CERTIFIED: Sherpa Pink Himalayan Salt is Kosher Certified, Non-GMO, and does not contain any MSG, Soy, Gluten, Dairy, or anti-caking agents.

Time to make your own ‘Deluxe Quinoa Pudding’.

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Deluxe Quinoa Pudding

This is an extra special quinoa pudding made from my favorite grain that as we now know is really a seed. You can simply cook it on top of the stove in a pot till it is the consistency you like,  but baking it makes it extra yummy! The raisins and dried apricots add a very tasty sweetness. I love pecans and that is what for me makes it a deluxe pudding. You can use other nuts if you prefer.

Author Diana Herrington

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa cooked
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 1/2 cups rice milk, almond milk or coconut milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 cup sultana raisins
• 2/3 cup dried apricots chopped
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut + 1/4 cup
• 1/2 cup pecans chopped + a few not chopped

Instructions

• Cook the quinoa; see How to Cook Quinoa below
• Mix the cooked quinoa in a glass baking dish with remaining ingredients except for 1/4 cup coconut.
• Sprinkle the coconut on top
• Bake at 400ºF for 40 – 50 minutes.
• Serve your deluxe quinoa pudding warm and refrigerated the rest till ready to eat.

Notes

Learn about the ingredients I used and their health benefits: quinoa, salt, almond milk, coconut oil, apricots, pecans.

Learn about the ingredients I used for making this deluxe quinoa pudding and their health benefits: quinoa, salt, almond milk, coconut oil, apricots, and pecans.

Enjoy a bowl of this pudding as a dessert or for breakfast.

Here is my favorite quinoa which is 100% Whole Grain Premium Quality.

Canadian Quinoa Gluten-free, Quinta Quinoa  White Quinoa Vegan Foods; 100% Grown as Canadian Quinoa that supports a healthy vegan and gluten-free diet; high in fibre, high in zinc, and a source of calcium; Kosher. Quinta’s advantage is a proprietary Canadian quinoa seeds have been developed through natural breeding in Ontario, Canada since 2012.

Now that you have made your own ‘Deluxe Quinoa Pudding’ here are more recipes for you.

More Easy-To-Make and Healthy Quinoa Recipes

Quinoa with Pomegranate and Cashews – What an exotic delicious combination this quinoa with pomegranate and cashews dish is! Also, it is a very filling meal full of nutrients. The good news is that it is exceptionally easy to make in minutes.

 Quinoa Coconut Almond Porridge – Sugarless – This quinoa porridge is more like having dessert for breakfast.  It is high in protein and full of other important nutrients.

 Quick Quinoa Porridge – This quinoa porridge is a gluten-free grain that is actually a seed full of protein and it really is super quick to make.

Quinoa Arugula Salad – This is a yummy and nourishing quinoa arugula salad for any season. It is full of good protein from the quinoa and the pumpkin seeds.It is a whole meal in one bowl.

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 Delicious Vegan Banana Pudding – another vegan dessert that is very quick, easy to make dessert and without any unhealthy added sugar.

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Easy to Make Yummy  Millet Pecan Pudding (Vegan and Sugar-free) – Once you have cooked the millet, this Millet Pecan Pudding is very simple to make.  It is for sure tasty and so healthy without sugar so you can have it for breakfast. And it has no milk or eggs which makes it a great vegan dessert. Also, what I like is that there is no sugar added. The raisins add some sweetness and then the healthy stevia does the rest making it sweet and yummy.

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