⅔ cup cooked quinoa 3 tbsp chia seeds 1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk ½ tsp vanilla ½ cup rinsed blueberries 1 banana, sliced 3 tbsp slivered almonds 2 tbsp melted almond butter( or other nut butter) 1 tbsp raw honey 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips or cocoa nibs( optional) Other optional toppings: sliced strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, kiwi, peaches, coconut shavings, goji berries, pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, nut butters, cacao nibs, or crunchy granola
SERVES: 2 PREP TIME: 10 mins COOK TIME: 4 hours TOTAL TIME: 4 hours 10 mins
INSTRUCTION: Stir together cooked quinoa, chia seeds, almond( or coconut) milk, and vanilla in a medium-sized serving bowl, until combined. Pour mixture into one or two serving dishes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight( or at least 4 hours). When ready to eat: Rinse and slice fresh fruit. Combine almond butter and honey in a saucepan or microwave-safe dish. Heat until warm. Top quinoa pudding with fruit, slivered almonds, chocolate( optional), and a drizzle of the almond butter / honey mixture. Serve and enjoy immediately.