Quinoa Dessert Pudding
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- Prep time
- 5 min
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- Cook time
- 45 min
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- Servings
- 9 Servings
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- Serving size
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1/3 cup
Ingredients
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quinoa
- 1 cup
- 237 g
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skim milk
- 1 1/2 cup
- 355 g
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fat-free half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cup
- 355 g
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low-calorie brown sugar blend, such as Truvia or Splenda
- 1/4 cup
- 59 g
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vanilla extract
- 1 tsp
- 5 g
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ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp
- 2 g
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ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp
- 1 g
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pumpkin seeds (toasted)
- 1/2 cup
- 118 g
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Directions
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Rinse quinoa under cold water for 2 minutes.
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Whisk together milk, fat-free half-and-half, brown sugar blend, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer.
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Once the milk mixture is simmering, stir in quinoa and reduce heat to a low simmer. Partially cover the pan and cook 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
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When quinoa is done cooking, stir in toasted pumpkin seeds and serve.