Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bake (Print)

A warm, wholesome quinoa bake with mixed berries and subtle sweetness, perfect for a nourishing morning.

# Ingredients:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed

→ Dairy & Alternatives

02 - 2 cups milk or non-dairy milk
03 - 2 large eggs

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Fruit

08 - 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen; e.g., blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, pecans)
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - Spread the rinsed quinoa evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
03 - Scatter half of the mixed berries over the quinoa.
04 - In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
05 - Pour the milk mixture evenly over the quinoa and berries in the baking dish.
06 - Sprinkle remaining berries on top, then add chopped nuts and shredded coconut if using.
07 - Bake for 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with additional milk or yogurt.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • You prep it in one bowl and walk away while the oven does the work.
  • It tastes like dessert but keeps you full until lunch without the sugar crash.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, so you get breakfast sorted for half the week.
02 -
  • Rinse the quinoa or the whole bake will taste soapy and bitter.
  • Frozen berries release more juice, so expect a slightly softer texture but the same great flavor.
  • Let it cool before cutting or it will fall apart on the spoon.
03 -
  • Use a light hand with the maple syrup if your berries are already sweet; you can always add more at the table.
  • Toast the nuts before sprinkling them on top for deeper flavor and extra crunch.
  • Double the recipe and bake it in a 9x13-inch dish if youre feeding a crowd or want leftovers all week.
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