Creamy Quinoa-Apple Drink
Serves 4
Time 25 min
A popular breakfast beverage in South America, make this mixture at night and reheat in the morning. It's a thick, slightly sweet drink full of nutrients and protein from the quinoa. Inspired by Whole Planet Foundation® microcredit client recipes. Watch our how-to video.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 cups unsweetened plain soymilk
- 2 apples, peeled, cored and quartered
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Method
Place quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender.
Drain well.
Return quinoa to saucepan and add soymilk, apples, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon.
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and simmer 5 minutes, or until apples are soft.
Transfer mixture to a blender and purée until smooth. Serve hot.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 170 calories (30 from fat), 3.5g total fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 31g carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 15g sugar), 7g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 2 cups unsweetened plain soymilk
- 2 apples, peeled, cored and quartered
- 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract