Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bake (Printable Version)

A wholesome breakfast casserole combining nutty quinoa and juicy mixed berries, perfect for a nourishing start.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Steps:

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

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It bakes hands off while you make coffee or set the table, no hovering required.
  • The quinoa gives you lasting energy without the usual carb crash from pancakes or muffins.
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, so you get five mornings of breakfast from one effort.
  • You can customize it endlessly with whatever fruit or nuts you have on hand.
02 -
  • Do not skip rinsing the quinoa or the finished bake can taste bitter and soapy, which ruins the whole experience.
  • If you use frozen berries, do not thaw them first or they will release too much liquid and make the bake soggy.
  • The center should jiggle just slightly when you take it out, it will firm up as it cools.
03 -
  • Grease the dish generously with coconut oil or butter so the edges release cleanly and you get pretty, intact squares.
  • Let the bake cool for the full 10 minutes before cutting, it sets up better and you will get cleaner slices.
  • Double the recipe and bake it in a 9x13 inch pan if you are feeding a crowd or want extra leftovers for the week.
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