Vegan Pumpkin Pie Quinoa
Hello, pumpkin pie quinoa!? I love all things pumpkin. And thankfully, so do my kids. Mr. Meaty, not so much. Pumpkin pie is probably my least favorite pumpkiny thing.
I know, weird, right? But I much prefer pumpkin flavor in other things. But, the flavors of pumpkin pie without the crust?
Yum! And put that in quinoa!! Wowza. So I crafted this vegan lunch box creation with those two favorites: pumpkin pie flavor and quinoa. The kids went crazy for it. They think it’s dessert but it’s packed full of protein.
They like to have theirs topped with whipped coconut cream. Myself, I like to just mix in some coconut milk (like this) for creaminess. Yummy.
If you’re into pumpkin recipes, try PUMPKIN SPICE SYRUP for lattes and PUMPKIN PIE PUSH-POPS.
Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Recipe
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa (like this)
2 cups water
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
Method
Cook quinoa in water for about 12 minutes over medium hit. Stir in remaining ingredients and serve.
The Results
Wow. I love it. It’s creamy and delicious (even before you add coconut milk) and the pumpkin pie flavor is fantastic. Plus it’s like eating a big ole steak of vegan protein but it tastes like dessert.
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Pumpkin Pie Quinoa
Add a bit of coconut milk or coconut cream to this Vegan Pumpkin Pie Quinoa recipe and you have a simple and tasty dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in water for about 12 minutes over medium hit.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and serve.
