This peachy quinoa recipe is layered with creamy chia pudding for a healthy, portable breakfast that will keep you full until lunch!
I am the “wacky breakfast” person in my friend group. If you like strange food combinations for breakfast, and you’ve told anyone at all, chances are that you’re also the “wacky breakfast” person in your friends group. I suggest leaning into the title, because people like us, who have no problem putting eggs on top of oatmeal or brisket on our breakfast sandwich, live far more adventurous lives than people who just eat toast every day.
I’m usually the one showing up with savory breakfast recipes, but today, we’re sweetening things up a bit. Why? Because it’s peach season, baby. In my tucked-away valley in Western Colorado, the peaches are overflowing the grocery store produce bins, they’re falling off trees in orchards, and the local pizza joints are making peach pizza specials. We are drowning in peaches over here. This is my small effort to help bail us out of peach oblivion.
This peach breakfast quinoa chia pudding (a few words I never imagined putting in consecutive order) is filling with quinoa and chia, sweet with peaches and agave, and creamy with almond milk. It’s positively stunning to look at too, with all the layers of ingredients on display. If you enjoy sweet oatmeal or rice pudding, you’ll probably love this quinoa pudding!
All the things you can put in a pudding!
Think of this breakfast pudding as you might think of your life: fill it with things you like. Perhaps peach isn’t your favorite fruit. Try mango, pineapple, or banana instead! Do you go heavy on the cinnamon in your oatmeal? Go ahead and add some to your chia seed pudding as well as the quinoa!
Personally, I love adding fresh (pitted) cherries to the top of my pudding when I’m ready to eat it. I also add some crunchy granola to the top. Whatever you think might be good, just experiment with additions until you find the right combination!
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover peach breakfast quinoa chia pudding in the fridge in airtight jars or containers for up to 3 days. I would not suggest freezing this dish, as the texture might be affected upon thawing.
Serving suggestions
Enjoy your peach quinoa chia pudding alongside your favorite cup of coffee in the morning. I love it with my Homemade Caramel-Vanilla Iced Coffee. If you want to make it more substantial, pair it with a few Hard-Boiled Eggs. I also think it’s great with a bit more fruity flavor. Try this incredible Strawberry Sauce drizzled on top!
Ingredients
For The Quinoa Layer:
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup uncooked tri-color quinoa
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
For The Peach Layer:
- 1 large peach cut into small cubes
- 1½ teaspoons thinly sliced fresh mint packed
For The Chia Pudding Layer:
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon agave
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine 1 cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon agave, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, stir in the quinoa, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the quinoa has absorbed most of the milk but is a still slightly creamy, about 30-35 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to cool.
- Once the quinoa is cooled, stir in the cinnamon and then divide the quinoa between two large cups or mason jars. Pack the quinoa down firmly to make a stable base layer.
- In a separate bowl, stir the chopped peaches and mint together, then divide them equally into the two cups, on top of the quinoa layer. Move them to the fridge.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the chia pudding ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Once thickened, divide the chia pudding between the two cups, and refrigerate for an additional 4 hours to overnight before serving.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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