Quinoa Milk

Wow, I have never been happier with a new idea than this one.

Today, after creeping my  sister-in-laws Vitamix recipe book, i noticed that there was a very simple recipe for rice milk. I didn't have the cooked rice on hand, but I did have quinoa, which I love just as much, if not more, than brown rice. With that being said, I decided to make Quinoa Milk!

Recipe for Quinoa Milk:
1/2 C. cooked Quinoa
2 C. Water

Blend on high for approximately 2 minutes, or until all particles are very fine.
This recipe doubles easily, and does well without having to strain it. (Double the processing time, though)

On a slightly off topic idea, this new milk recipe is coming off of the upcoming notion that I am going to be weaning my son off of his baby formula and onto "regular" milk, yet I would never let cows milk be the type, for my family has a sensitivity with lactose.

Since I have been discovering how much allergies and sensitivities to foods can create a poor health/immune system environment, I am insistent on keeping several foods out of my life, as well as my sons: Gluten, Corn, Eggs, Lactose, Tree nuts, and Soy.

I use a little anagram GCELTS to remind me when informing others, as well as when I am trying to remember it myself.

Since Soy and Dairy are out of the picture, along with other nut milks, such as coconut and almond, I am turning mainly to rice and other grains that contain no gluten to give to my son as a nutritional source. I am hoping to make my own, in order to save money, and to make it the most nutritious as possible.

This was a good trial today. To make it a little tastier and coffee-matable (I like milk with my morning cup) I added a few things:
Honey
Cinnamon

*Don't give this to children under 1yr, as it does contain honey!! Keep the containers seperate and labeled with the type and date made.

Let me know if you give it a try!!!

Amelia