Banana Maple Walnut Overnight Quinoa

This tasty quinoa recipe is a great on the go breakfast item. It also makes for a fantastic pre-workout snack with a perfect balance of carbs, protein and fat. (4 servings)

INGREDIENTS 

1 large ripe banana

2 cups cooked quinoa

3/4 cup milk

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

3 tablespoons maple syrup

2 tablespoons chia seeds

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/3 cup chopped walnuts

DIRECTIONS 

1. Mash the banana and mix well with the cooked quinoa, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds and vanilla.
2. Divide into four 1 cup containers. (I use canning jars)
3. Top with chopped walnuts, cover containers and refrigerate for at least 8 hours.

*Please keep in mind that not all dried herbs and spices are gluten free so check the labels to make sure the brand you are using is gluten free. The same applies for prepackaged store-bought items, check the labels to be sure. If in doubt, call the toll free number on packaging to be safe and to make your cooking/eating experience truly gluten free.