Strangely enough, it does rain in San Diego.
Especially when I make something pretty that I need sunlight to take pics of.
Chia pudding, pumpkin… none of that is strange.  Adding quinoa to the mix may be a little odd, but it is quite good! (As is the occasional rain.)
Our anti-inflammatory diet experiment had led to a lot of creativity.  Since we are grain-free, I’ve been using sweet potato and quinoa as our main carbs.  Vegas claims to not like quinoa, so naturally I’ve been sneaking it into everything.  Like this pumpkin pie-inspired breakfast.
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Vegas loves pumpkin pie.  My idea here was to make this taste like pie so she’d never notice she was eating quinoa.  A pie-inspired mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove did the trick.  She cleaned her plate martini glass.  I’m sure the fact that it was reminiscent of a breakfast martini helped my case too. 😉
Quinoa and chia seeds have a good deal of protein, but I amped it up even further and added a nice vanilla flavor with my favorite vegan rice protein powder
Chia pudding is usually done as an overnight recipe, and this would would work well if made the night before.  I have to be honest though – I haven’t been the best planner lately.  I made this and let it sit and thicken 30 mins while we drank our coffee and checked email.
Worked like a charm.
Pumpkin Quinoa Chia Pudding
- 1 C almond milk
- 1/2 C cooked quinoa
- 1/2 C pumpkin puree
- 1 T chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch ground clove
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1 scoop vanilla rice protein powder
- Stevia, to taste
In a medium bowl, stir all ingredients until incorporated. Â Divide between two bowls (or martini glasses).
Place in refrigerator and let sit at least 30 mins or overnight.  Remove and garnish as desired; I used a mix of coconut flour
Makes 2 servings.
Approximate Nutritionals (without topping): 200 calories, 19g protein, 23g carbs, 5g fiber, 6g sugar, 4g fat, 71g sodium
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Have you ever had breakfast quinoa?  I did it here too.
Do you like pumpkin pie? Â I don’t, but I love the spices in it!
Yet another more appetizing sounding “pudding” recipe. Love quinoa and love pumpkin, so maybe I’ll love the pudding 😉
Thank you!!! I hope you do like it. It’ so easy too! 🙂
Screw Quinoa -USE CAULIFLOWER. DUH!
Ohhhhh… trying that one next!!!
Everything is better in a martini glass! I’m not a fan of pumpkin pie either but the spices in it are the best.
actually, this sounds really, really good . . . (I might sprinkle mini chocolate chips on the top and yes for breakfast) thanks for the inspiration!
Right on! Everything is better with chocolate. 🙂
So she bought is or should I say ate it? I made overnight quinoa last night lets see how this turns out!
She totally did! How were yours?
I wasn’t sure what would be the leading texture (chia pudding is one thing, breakfast quinoa is very much another), but now I am so intrigued I might just have to make it 😀 i didn’t like pumpkin pie growing up, but now I love it. And hell yes to the spice mixture!
I’m not yet a quinoa for breakfast convert but I’ll try. Pumpkin chia pudding sounds great!
Thanks! I’d love to hear what you think if you do!
quinoa chia pudding sounds freakin’ awesome! I would love to have this for a tasty dessert-like breakfast 🙂
This looks awesome! I’m actually starting to cut back on dairy, and other inflammatory items, because of some health issues I’ve been having lately. I will definitely be trying this with coconut milk (it’s tougher for me because I am not only GF, but allergic to tree nuts and avocadoes AKA things bloggers eat and use in recipes all the time!)
Oh man… that would be rough. Can you have coconut or does that count as a nut?
I miss quinoa! It’s hard to find over here and not exactly the top of my priority list when I have delicious pasta and bread to devour instead. Maybe when I get to France…. if I’m not distracted by more bread and croissants.
Ohhhh… crepes…
This looks delicious! So my kind of recipe!!:)
Interesting combo! I can’t seem to get past the chia pets and eat chia seeds 🙂
Haha! That’s the first thing Vegas asked me – if they were the same.
Great combo…especially for breakfast 🙂
Thanks Myra!
Mmmm I love chia pudding… And quinoa too I must try this. And pumpkin pie I’m a sucker for that as well. I like a good sweet potato pie as well hahha 😉
I dunno… maybe it’s a texture thing? I love the flavors but the actual pie? Nothankyou.
I am a fan of all things pumpkin (and quinoa). I love the martini glass presentation. It would make me feel extra fancy!
Pinkies out!
yes, love it! go vegas on the pie and the hot housewife who makes it healthy. ahem.. YOu!
I’m going to give you her number so you can start texting her your comments. 😉
Breakfast? I want this for dessert!
Any excuse to eat dessert! 🙂
This is all the good things in life! Quinoa, pumpkin, deliciousness.
The Chia Pudding looks delicious and reminds me I need to buy more Chia seeds >.< Pumpkin pie is amazing though nom nom nom Glad you guys are adapting to your diet well and have a great one Laura! -Iva
You and Vegas can share the pie. Haha! Hope you are having a great week!
My husband isn’t so into the healthy eating foodie experiments I try…like this one…and he often looks at my plate/bowl and says WHAT IS THAT!?! But after 4 years of marriage, he has come a long way and has begun trying many of the dishes as I refuse to make 3 meals – him, me, boys 🙂