overnight quinoa pudding

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Overnight Quinoa Pudding

Drescription

This quick and easy recipe blends quinoa and chia seeds for a protein-packed dessert or grab-and-go breakfast. This recipe uses kefir rather than milk for a probiotic boost and instead of refined sugar, this pudding relies on maple syrup for its sweetness. Prep time is minimal--just leave the mixture in the refrigerator overnight to firm up.

Ingredients

1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa
¾ cup plain kefir
1 tablespoon chia seeds, plus more for serving
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
dash of ground cinnamon
1 cup fresh berries for serving

Directions

Combine quinoa, kefir, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon in a bowl or jar. Refrigerate overnight. To serve, top with berries and more chia, if desired.

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