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 .