Recipe: Overnight Quinoa-Chia Pudding

🥣 This tasty pudding makes a hearty breakfast that’s packed with fiber and healthy fats.

Plus, it’s a GREAT use for leftover quinoa.

Tip: You also can use store bought crispy quinoa if you want to add some “crunch.”

Makes 2 servings.

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp chia seeds

• 1 cup (240 ml) vanilla non-dairy milk

• ⅓ cup (60 g) cooked quinoa

• 2 dates, pitted and chopped

• 3 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut

Directions:

1. In a mason jar or medium bowl, mix together the chia seeds and milk, stirring until well combined. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight.

2. That’s it! Enjoy the next day!

Recipe by: Dr. Saara Haapanen

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Recipe: Overnight Cherry Coconut Chia Pudding

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp of chia seeds

• 1 cup coconut milk (you can also use almond or other nut milk if yo u’d like)

• 1 cup chopped cherries (frozen or fresh, your choice!)

• 1 Tbsp of honey (to taste)

• Dash of vanilla

• ½ tsp cinnamon

Directions:

1. Place all ingredients in a glass container and stir well. Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator overnight.

2. When it’s time to eat, place serving in a bowl and garnish with an optional tsp of almond slivers.

Photo Credit: Canva by katrinshine

Recipe: Pumpkin Pie Chia Pudding

Ingredients:

• 1.5 cups almond milk

• ½ cup pumpkin purée 

• 1 scoop protein powder

• 2 Tbsp almond butter

• 1 Tbsp raw honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ⅛ tsp ground ginger

• ⅛ tsp ground cloves

• ¼ cup chia seeds

• Pinch of sea salt

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients, except chia seeds, until smooth.

2. Place the blended mixture into a resealable large jar (or 2 smaller jars), then add chia seeds. Seal the jar and shake.

3. Place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 3+ hours. Feel free to shake jars once or twice in between to make sure they didn’t become too gelatinous.

4. Breakfast, snack, or post-workout recovery is served!

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