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

Strawberries and Cream Quinoa

This Strawberries and Cream Quinoa is delicious enough to be your new, favorite dessert and healthy enough to be your new, favorite breakfast or snack!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack, treat
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • ½ 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

  • Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Rinse and drain quinoa.
  • Combine quinoa and milk in a medium saucepan. Bring to boiling.
  • Cover and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook 10 to 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
  • 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.

Notes

To store: Place in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 1mg