Homemade Quinoa Milk
Delicious plant based milk made from quinoa seeds!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 80kcal
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