Quinoa Pudding (GF, Vegan)

I enjoy rice pudding, but it's generally a far cry from vegan, and loaded with sugar. This version isn't, and instead of rice, I used quinoa. So it ends up being somewhat a cross between tapioca & rice pudding, because of the texture.

Makes 5 cups

1 C Quinoa, rinsed
2 1/2 C Vanilla Almond Milk
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp Almond Butter
3 TBS Agave (or Honey)
*1/2 TBS Agar Agar flakes
1 TBS Vanilla
1 1/2 tsp Cinnamon & 1/2 tsp Nutmeg OR 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice
Optional 1/2 C raisins or dried currants

In a medium to large pot, combine rinsed quinoa with almond milk. Bring to boil and then cover & reduce heat to lowest setting and cook for 20 min.

Add in the agave & almond butter, mix well.

Next add in the Agar Agar flakes. Note: Agar Agar flakes will make the mixture become more solid when it has cooled down.

*If you don't have Agar Agar flakes, you can use 2 tablespoons kudzu OR 2 tablespoons arrowroot, dissolved in 2 tablespoons cold water

Finally add in the vanilla, spices and optional raisins/currants.

If using agar agar, allow to sit for 25-30 min to cool down some and set up.