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Coffee Coconut Quinoa Brulee
Freshly brewed espresso, and coconut milk provide the flavoring for this quinoa breakfast, and a quick brulee on top completes the perfection!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 232 kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 3/4 cup freshly brewed coffee
- a dash of vanilla
- a dash of coconut extract (optional)
- 1-2 chopped dates or 1-2 tsp coconut sugar (optional)
- 2-3 tbs sugar for the brulee topping
- Optional toppings: toasted coconut flakes, coconut cream*
Instructions
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Combine the freshly brewed coffee, and coconut milk in a small pot, and add the rinsed quinoa, the chopped date if using, a dash of vanilla extract, and optionally a dash of coconut extract.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and let the quinoa simmer for 15-20 minutes, until it's cooked through and creamy. Add more coconut milk and coffee if needed.
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Distribute among 4 small and shallow dishes.
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Sprinkle about 1/2 tbs sugar on top of each, and using a brulee torch, quickly caramelize the sugar, until you get a crunchy thin crust.
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Top with toasted coconut flakes, and some coconut cream.
Recipe Notes
* To get coconut cream, leave a can of full fat coconut milk in the fridge for a few hours, then scoop up the hard creamy top.