Blueberry Overnight Quinoa
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Ingredients
Overnight Quinoa
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 5 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Blueberry Compote
- 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Quinoa Base
- Combine cooked quinoa, chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and kosher salt in a bowl. Mix well to combine.
- Cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight to allow the quinoa and chia seeds to absorb the milk.
Blueberry Compote
- Combine blueberries in a large saucepan with salt and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, then immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the mixture to simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Once the blueberries have thickened considerably (this should take between 15-20 minutes) remove from the heat.
Assembly
- After the quinoa mixture has had time to thicken, divide the quinoa base into 4 clean jars. Fill each jar about halfway full, then add in a few dollops of the blueberry compote.
- Add more of the quinoa mixture to fill the jar, then top with more blueberry compote.
- If desired, add a drizzle of almond butter, almonds, maple syrup, and fresh blueberries to serve.
Variations
- Feel free to add a scoop of your favorite protein powder, nut butter, or Greek yogurt to the quinoa base for added protein
- Swap maple syrup for honey or your favorite sweetener
- For a vegan version, use non-dairy milk.
About this recipe
Switch up your morning grain game with our Blueberry Overnight Quinoa, a fun twist on overnight oats. Yes, your quinoa can multitask for you in sweet dishes as well as savory! This dish adds a yummy blueberry compote to a quinoa base sweetened with warm maple and vanilla flavors and enhanced with chia seeds. It’s perfect for meal preppers and anyone looking for a delicious, filling breakfast or snack on the go. Top with fresh blueberries for an extra pop of flavor and nutrients!
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