Description
A healthy and delicious Overnight Quinoa Pudding that combines the nuttiness of quinoa with chia seeds and plant-based milk, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup. Topped with fresh berries and roasted almonds, this pudding is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a light dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 120 g Cooked Quinoa
- 0.5 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 85 mL Plant-Based Milk (Coconut or Oat)
- 1 tsp Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 tsp Desiccated Coconut (optional)
- 80 g Blackberries or Blueberries
- 15 g Roasted Almonds
For Cooking Quinoa (if using dry)
- 35 g Dry Quinoa (1.2 oz)
- 100 mL Water (3.5 fl oz)
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: If you don’t have cooked quinoa ready, rinse 35 g of dry quinoa thoroughly. Cook it in 100 mL of water for about 20 minutes or until the grains are tender and water is absorbed. Let it cool completely.
- Mix Ingredients: In a sealable jar or container, combine 120 g of cooked and cooled quinoa with 0.5 tbsp chia seeds, 85 mL plant-based milk, 1 tsp honey or maple syrup, and 1 tsp optional desiccated coconut. Stir thoroughly to mix all the ingredients well.
- Soak: Seal the container and let the mixture soak in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably one hour, or overnight. This resting period allows the chia seeds and quinoa to absorb the liquid and form a creamy, jelly-like pudding texture.
- Add Toppings: Once ready, remove from the fridge and top the pudding with 80 g fresh or frozen blackberries or blueberries, and 15 g chopped roasted almonds for added crunch and flavor.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, use oat milk as the plant-based milk choice.
- You can substitute berries with other fruits like strawberries or raspberries.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey or maple syrup to taste.
- Desiccated coconut is optional but adds a nice tropical flavor and texture.
- Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (if cooking quinoa)
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Soaking and assembling
- Cuisine: Healthy, Plant-Based
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 300 g)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: overnight quinoa pudding, healthy breakfast, chia seed pudding, plant-based pudding, vegan breakfast, gluten free dessert
