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Strawberries and Cream Quinoa Pudding {Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, High Protein}

February 6, 2015 by lauren.kelly 45 Comments

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Quinoa is packed with protein and fiber so it’s time to get creative!  This Strawberries and Cream Quinoa is delicious enough to be your new, favorite dessert and healthy enough to be your new, favorite breakfast!

This Strawberries and Cream Quinoa is healthy enough for breakfast and delicious enough for dessert! #vegan #glutenfree #dairyfree

I love quinoa.  I even dedicated a whole chapter to it in The Everything Wheat Free Diet Cookbook!

I love how healthy and versatile it is and this recipe is a perfect example.  This can be easy made for breakfast too instead of your regular oatmeal (now don’t worry, I would NEVER diss oatmeal!)

But sometimes you just need to mix it up a bit.

I love eating my Breakfast Quinoa to mix up my regular routine. I will honest, it sounded weird to me at first because I was used to be good old oatmeal.

I am so happy I decided to try it because it was incredible. I absolutely love the texture and it was so easy to customize any way I liked it.

Well, this gave me an idea…this Breakfast Quinoa had almost a pudding-like texture. Interesting, right?

Why not make a delicious, sweet pudding like dessert? It’s always good to try new things.

And maybe add some plant-based protein and heart-healthy fiber while you’re at it.

This Strawberries and Cream Quinoa is healthy enough for breakfast and delicious enough for dessert! #vegan #glutenfree #dairyfree

I feel like I am in a food rut these days which is why I need to switch up my boring routine.  I don’t have the time to get creative every night and make healthy snacks and treats to keep me on plan.  

I am a huge believer in preparation and these can be made in advance.  For me, if I don’t prepare my foods in advance I get off track and frequently eat something that isn’t that healthy if it is right in front of me.

I think we can all relate, especially my fellow, exhausted parents.

I made three of these at once and kept them in the refrigerator to have a healthy snack available. Curse those leftover kids’ snacks, now I am prepared!

I’ll eat my strawberry quinoa!

You can use a variety of berries or other fruits if you would like. I just made it with a combination of raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries and it was divine.

I will have to share a picture of it because it was such a pretty color. Just as pretty as this one!

This Strawberries and Cream Quinoa is healthy enough for breakfast and delicious enough for dessert! #vegan #glutenfree #dairyfree

Whoa…I just realized that these would also be perfect for Valentine’s Day! Ok, so I totally knew that this would be PERECT for Valentine’s day, I am trying to avoid all of the excess candy and stuff that are around during this lovely  holiday.  

And  side note:  why do kids come home with just as much candy on Valentine’s Day as Halloween?

That drives me CRAZY!

Leave all the candy for Halloween, please. You can have a couple of pieces of candy for Valentine’s Day but why does everyone have to go over board?

This Strawberries and Cream Quinoa is healthy enough for breakfast and delicious enough for dessert! #vegan #glutenfree #dairyfree
5 from 2 votes
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Strawberries and Cream Quinoa

Course Breakfast, Snack, treat
Servings 4 servings
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup Vanilla Almond milk
  • 1 cup strawberries pureed
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse and drain quinoa.
  2. Combine quinoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to boiling.
  3. Cover and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook 10 to 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
  4. Add pureed strawberries, chia seeds, vanilla and maple syrup. Mix well and refrigerate for at least an hour, or even overnight. Makes about 2 cups cooked quinoa.

If you like a thicker pudding, you can use less almond milk. I would start at a 1/2 cup and add a little until you achieve the texture you like.

It’s all a matter of taste and preference. this will definitely thicken while it sits in the refrigerator for a few hours or even overnight, so keep that in mind.

Enjoy this vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free treat/snack/breakfast.  I wouldn’t even blame you if you ate it three times in a day.  It’ll be our secret! 

If you like pudding, then you will love these too!

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Vanilla Chia Pudding Pie with Almond Crust

Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding

Cherry Vanilla Almond Chia Pudding

Avocado Chocolate Pudding

If you made this Strawberries and Cream Quinoa Pudding or any of these other recipes I have shared with you, please come back and let me know. You guys know that I love to hear from you!

Thank you for stopping by and please come back again soon!

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Filed Under: Breakfast/Brunch, Desserts, Gluten Free, Kids, No Bake Desserts, Quinoa, Recipes, snacks, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat Free Tagged With: breakfast, clean eating, dairy free, easy, Gluten free, healthy, make ahead, protein, quinoa, vegan

Comments

  1. Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says

    February 6, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    What a healthy breakfast…or snack…or dessert. Love this alternative to all of the Valentine’s Day candy!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 6, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      Thanks so much!!

      Reply
  2. Chicago Jogger says

    February 6, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    This is such a creative way to use quinoa! I never would have thought to use it in a pudding. You are right, perfect for V Day in that lovely pink color 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 6, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      Thank you! I loved the color too 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    February 6, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Love this use of quinoa! It sounds so good!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 6, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      Thanks Jessica!!

      Reply
  4. Cookin+Canuck says

    February 6, 2015 at 3:26 pm

    This is such a creative use of quinoa! And what a pretty color you achieved with the strawberries.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 6, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  5. The Food Hunter says

    February 6, 2015 at 3:41 pm

    it looks so pretty!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 6, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  6. Joan says

    February 6, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    How original! What a creative use of quinoa and strawberries! So healthy and so pretty to look at too!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 6, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      Thanks so much Joan!

      Reply
  7. [email protected]+press says

    February 6, 2015 at 4:51 pm

    I love quinoa too, and always forget to try it as I would rice for pudding! such a pretty color too

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 6, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you Heather!

      Reply
  8. Bea says

    February 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm

    Yum – I have everything needed at home including frozen strawberries we picked last year plus two sick kids. Will have to make this for them today – this will get me out of my food rut 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 6, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      Oooh I hope you like it Bea!

      Reply
  9. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    February 6, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    Yes please! Such a fun creative dessert Lauren!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:31 pm

      Thanks Krista!!

      Reply
  10. Becky | The Cookie Rookie says

    February 7, 2015 at 5:12 am

    5 stars
    YUM!! I have never made anything like this, can’t wait to try. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:32 pm

      Thanks Becky! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    February 7, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    I love these naturally pink treats! Can you still taste the quinoa? I’d like to eat quinoa but I don’t like the taste. If you can’t taste it here, then I need to try it. 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:36 pm

      You really can’t taste it Erin, but it does still have a quinoa texture? I want you to try it! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Heather // girlichef says

    February 7, 2015 at 8:19 pm

    Chia puddings are one of my favorite things, and yours with quinoa must be even better! I love the color from the strawberries, and you’re right – perfect healthy treat for V-day. 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Thanks Heather!!

      Reply
  13. Paula - bell'alimento says

    February 8, 2015 at 12:19 am

    So perfect (and healthy) for Valentine’s Day.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:39 pm

      Thank ou Paula!

      Reply
  14. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    February 8, 2015 at 2:07 am

    Whoa, those are really pretty. When I was growing up, Strawberries and Cream was one of my favorite flavor combos! And you’re so right, this is perfect for Valentine’s Day!!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you Angie!

      Reply
  15. Kim Beaulieu says

    February 8, 2015 at 8:35 am

    I get in ruts too. Or I go on tangents where I make the same thing with subtle variations to the point of ridiculousness. We’re all so busy with our kids it’s hard to always be super creative. However you knocked it out of the park with this recipe. I didn’t even know you could do this with quinoa so this was enlightening for me. Plus it’s just so darn pretty.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 8, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      Oh thank you Kim! My ruts seem to be happening more often these days!

      Reply
  16. Rose | The Clean Dish says

    February 9, 2015 at 1:15 am

    I’m also a huge fan of quinoa! So much so that I kind of overdid it for a little while but I’m definitely back on it! I’m super curious to try this pudding. It looks fresh, healthy, delicious! Helooo Valentine’s Day breakfast 😉

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 10, 2015 at 12:40 pm

      Thank you Rose! Yes, I can overdo it with quinoa too, but this is so different!

      Reply
  17. valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says

    February 9, 2015 at 4:45 am

    Truthfully I’m not nuts about quinoa but I do love strawberries and pudding. I might give this a try.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 10, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      Try it, Val!

      Reply
  18. Nutmeg Nanny says

    February 9, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    I have a total love hate relationship with quinoa. Sometimes it rocks my worlds other times I wish I was eating something else…haha. However, there is no doubt in my mind that if I were eating this it would be rocking my world! I love that you took something has humble as a quinoa and turned it into a delicious Valentine’s Day inspired treat.

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 10, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      I get it Brandi, I like quinoa but I go through stages when I get sick of it. My husband is begging me to make these again!

      Reply
  19. [email protected] Kitcheneer says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:23 am

    this is so creative! I love everything about this recipe and will be adding this one to my weekly meal plan next week on my Crossfit days for fuel! 🙂

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 10, 2015 at 12:39 pm

      Thanks so much Amanda! I hope you like it!

      Reply
  20. Barb says

    February 11, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    5 stars
    I made these over the weekend and it was a big hit with my hub. I actually chilled them in the fridge for a few hours after making and I have to tell you it was such a cool and refreshing dessert. Think summertime treat 🙂 Thanks for sharing this!!

    Reply
    • lauren.kelly says

      February 11, 2015 at 4:11 pm

      I am so glad you liked it Barb!

      Reply
  21. Catherine says

    June 1, 2015 at 1:58 pm

    Dear Lauren, this looks wonderful…I love the color. A perfect start to the day. xo, Catherne

    Reply

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