How to Make Banana Quinoa "Rice" Pudding - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banana quinoa "rice" pudding is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic rice pudding. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a nutritious and satisfying dessert or breakfast option. It is packed with wholesome ingredients, including quinoa, bananas, and almond milk, making it a great choice for those following a plant-based or gluten-free diet.

Quinoa is a nutrient-dense grain that is high in protein, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals. It is also naturally gluten-fr...

Read more

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 4 tablespoons honey, divided
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Rinse quinoa in a paper towel-lined colander until water is no longer milky. Transfer quinoa to a saucepan, add 1 1/2 cups water and soak for 30 minutes.
  • Bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Blend bananas, whole milk, coconut milk, 3 tablespoons honey, butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and salt together in a blender until smooth.
  • Stir milk mixture into quinoa, raise heat to medium; cook and stir constantly until pudding becomes thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer pudding to serving dish and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour. Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over pudding; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 9mg
    • Sodium: 136mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 72mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 433mg