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    Homemade Quinoa Milk (Vegan + Gluten Free)

    Last Updated January 8, 2023. Published March 5, 2020 By Charla 5 Comments

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    Diversify the use of quinoa seeds by prepping some tasty quinoa milk. A quick and easy plant based recipe made using only 4 ingredients. It's simply a case of cooking the seeds then blending with water, cinnamon, vanilla and dates. You can either drink the milk neat or use in a smoothie.

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    single glass of quinoa milk

    Dairy free milk is on the increase, so many people are opting for these delicious dairy free alternatives.

    There are so many to choose from; Almond, Cashew, Coconut, Oat, Macadamia, Quinoa milk - the list is endless.

    I haven't been blessed with the opportunity of being able to sample this long list of milks, maybe in the foreseeable future I will so watch this space.

    I discovered homemade quinoa milk by accident, what happened, I was in the process of looking up a recipe which contained quinoa and stumbled on quinoa milk.

    At first I was apprehensive, my concerned lied with the taste - would it be disastrous?  I will say that quinoa has an acquired taste - either you love it or hate it.

    Is quinoa a grain or seed?

    Contrary to popular belief, quinoa is NOT a grain it is actually a seed, not just any ordinary seed, it's been dubbed a superfood.

    glass of milk

    The Taste of The Milk

    Of course, you are probably wondering about the taste. Well.....it tastes just like quinoa, only in liquid form. As this isn't what is deemed as a "true milk".

    It doesn't yield that creaminess like cows milk. It's great for people who are avid fans of all things quinoa.

    Another perk about this milk is that it is homemade (clue is in the name) which means it contains no additives, preservatives or fillers. It is 100% plant based and natural.

    Ingredients You Will Need

    ingredients for quinoa milk

    • Quinoa: Uncooked quinoa seeds are needed to make the actual milk.
    • Dates: a few are used to yield a subtle hint of sweetness and to take the edge off the "milk".
    • Cinnamon: Adds a slight hint of warm and flavour (not pictured)
    • Vanilla: Is used for flavour enhancement.
    • Water: To cook and break down the quinoa when turning into milk.

    How To Make Quinoa Milk

    • Pour the quinoa into a saucepan with the 2 cups of water.

    Steps 1-2 boiling the quinoa

    • Cook quinoa under low-medium heat until it begins to look translucent and swells in size (should take about 15 minutes)
    • Allow the quinoa to cool down completely and set aside

    steps 3-4 blending the milk

    • Transfer the cooked quinoa into a blender with water, cinnamon, dates and vanilla.
    • Blend into a smooth consistency
    • Pour the liquid into a jug or desired container
    • Serve accordingly

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How Long Does The Milk Last For?

    Store the milk in a refrigerator and use within 5 days.

    Can I Add Another Spice Aside From Cinnamon To My Milk?

    Yes certainly! Try cloves, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg or even turmeric

    Notes and Tips

    • Make sure the quinoa is cooled down after cooking it or elsewhere you will end up with "hot milk".
    • Keep the milk refrigerated in a jug at all times.
    • If you are using a high speed blender i.e a vitamix, there shouldn't be a need to strain the milk.
    • Use a cheesecloth, sieve or muslin cloth if needed for straining
    • Any quinoa can be used to make this recipe - Red, black or white it makes no difference!
    • Rinse off the quinoa thoroughly to rid any dairy prior to cooking.

    pouring milk from jug into the glass

    Other vegan friendly milk recipes

    • Brazilian Nut Milk
    • Pistachio Milk
    • Coconut Milk
    • Raw Almond Milk
    • Homemade Cashew Milk

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    single glass of quinoa milk

    Homemade Quinoa Milk

    Delicious plant based milk made from quinoa seeds!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 80kcal
    Author: Charla

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup of quinoa washed
    • 2 cups of water

    To Make the quinoa milk

    • 4 cups of water
    • ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
    • 4 dates
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla essence or pod

    Instructions

    • Pour the quinoa into a saucepan with the 2 cups of water.
    • Cook quinoa under low-medium heat until it begins to look translucent and swells in size (should take about 15 minutes).
    • Allow the quinoa to cool down completely and set aside.
    • Transfer the cooked quinoa into a blender with water, cinnamon, dates and vanilla.
    • Blend into a smooth consistency.
    • Pour the liquid into a jug or desired container.
    • Serve accordingly.

    Notes

    • Make sure the quinoa is cooled down after cooking it or elsewhere you will end up with "hot milk".
    • Keep the milk refrigerated in a jug at all times.
    • If you are using a high speed blender i.e a vitamix, there shouldn't be a need to strain the milk.
    • Use a cheesecloth, sieve or muslin cloth if needed for straining
    • Any quinoa can be used to make this recipe - Red, black or white it makes no difference!
    • Rinse off the quinoa thoroughly to rid any dairy prior to cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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    I'm Charla. Caribbean foodie & Certified Health Coach. Welcome to the heaven of gluten and dairy free recipes as well as modernised healthier alternatives to some of your favourite Caribbean recipes.

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    Comments

    1. Sarena

      March 29, 2022 at 6:49 pm

      Can I make this with quinoa flakes? I have excess.. and do you think it would freeze well?

      Reply
      • Charla

        March 29, 2022 at 7:34 pm

        I would be worried that by using quinoa flakes it may turn into a paste. Unfortunately, I don't freeze my plant based milks so I'm not sure if it will hold up, sorry!

        Reply
    2. Sara

      September 20, 2021 at 1:56 pm

      So you don't strain the fiber from this recipe?

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      • Charla

        September 20, 2021 at 5:37 pm

        No, there's not really much excess to strain so I tend to omit this step. Unless you want to do so, I don't feel it's necessary.

        Reply
    3. Gelaine

      December 04, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      Thank you for this one!

      Reply

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