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Home » Recipes » Easy Homemade Quinoa Milk

Easy Homemade Quinoa Milk

June 21, 2022 by Marlene Mckinney Leave a Comment

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Easy Homemade Quinoa Milk is an amazing alternative to regular milk. totally delicious, rich, and creamy. It is a great alternative to make. It has grown in popularity as a milk alternative in the United States and other Westernized countries.

quinoa milk in 2 jars with a house in the background

Quinoa milk is used as a milk substitute. It has grown in popularity across the world. Milk produced from quinoa is low in calories and high in protein.  It is a good choice for people trying to maintain or gain muscle mass.

Studies show that the Incas revered this ancient grain as a sacred food hundred of years ago.

Homemade Quinoa Milk Recipe

Homemade Quinoa is a delicious alternative to cow’s milk. The taste is very similar to oat milk. This high-protein grain is used in the place of rice, and grits.

Quinoa milk is a nutrient-dense, healthful, and delightful beverage. One cup of quinoa milk has more than 20% of the daily recommended protein requirements, 10% of the recommended fiber intake, and 5% of vitamin C. Manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and iron are all abundant in quinoa milk.

A glass of quinoa milk with a glass pitcher with quinoa milk in the background. all on a floral platter

Health Benefits of  Quinoa Milk

1. Quinoa milk is a popular beverage made from the edible seed quinoa. It’s high in fiber, protein, folate, and magnesium, among other essential elements.

2. The flavonoids found in quinoa milk, including quercetin and kaempferol, have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

3. The grain is abundant in fiber, an essential component for good health. Including more fiber-rich foods in your diet can help with gut health, weight management, and other issues.

4. It is gluten-free by nature. Substituting quinoa for highly processed gluten-free goods can boost the nutritional content of your diet.

5. Quinoa milk is a high-protein food that can help you achieve your daily protein requirements.

6. Quinoa produces non-dairy milk. This beverage is high in calcium and vitamin D. The milk produced from the quinoa has a mild, nutty flavor and may be used in most recipes in place of cow’s milk.

7. The antinutrients saponins and phytic acid, are found in quinoa. These antinutrient chemicals can be reduced by rinsing, soaking, and sprouting.

8. Recent research has indicated that quinoa has anti-inflammatory effects, making it an excellent alternative for patients with inflammatory disorders like Crohn’s disease or arthritis.

Can quinoa be used in place of other grains?

In addition to the quinoa milk, there are other recipes that I would encourage you to try, namely Quinoa Avocado Salad. 

You can also try substituting quinoa for other grains called for in burgers like our Garbanzo Bean Burger or Black Bean Burger. 

Benefits of the Ingredients Used

  • Quinoa
  • Sweetener of your choice, I am using honey today. Here are some alternative sweeteners: dates, maple syrup, and sugar.
  • Vanilla and or cinnamon.

The Ingredients used in the quinoa milk are easy to access and have many benefits.

2 jars of quinoa milk with a small house in the distance

Homemade Quinoa Milk

Quinoa's popularity has exploded in recent decades, owing to a surge in demand for easy-to-grow, healthful, gluten-free grain alternatives. Quinoa milk has a creamy texture and a slightly nutty flavor. If you're familiar with quinoa, you'll notice that the grain's flavor shines through in the milk.

Quinoa is not only nutrient-dense, but it may also provide health advantages. Also you can check out my amazing Quinoa Avocado Salad

  • Blender
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (240 grams)
  • 3 cups water (750 milliliters)
  • 4 dates or a sweetener of your choice
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon or 1 tsp vanilla
  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions.

  2. Blend the quinoa with the water until well blended and almost smooth, about 1-3 minutes.

  3. Strain the blended quinoa mixture using a cheesecloth or a strainer.

  4. Pour the quinoa milk into a blender and blend with the dates and cinnamon.

  5. Store the quinoa milk in a sealed container in the fridge for 3 or 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 70-90,

Protein 3g,

Fat 1g,

Carbohydrates 13g,

Fiber 2g,

Sugar 1g,

Trans Fat 0g,

Saturated Fat 0g,

Sodium 14mg,

Calcium 2% DV,

Potassium 103mg

Bottom line

Quinoa is becoming more popular in Western countries, yet it has been consumed in South America for thousands of years.

It’s technically a seed and, along with amaranth and buckwheat, belongs to a tiny group of grains known as pseudo cereals.

Because it’s high in fiber, minerals, antioxidants, and protein, it’s a wise carbohydrate choice. It’s also gluten-free, tasty, adaptable, and super simple to make.

Quinoa is an excellent carbohydrate source to add to your diet.

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