This Quinoa Breakfast Bake is protein-packed, mildly sweet, and made with wholesome ingredients. It’s incredibly easy to make—just mix everything in one pan and bake. Top it with your favorite toppings to make it your own!
If you are looking for healthy quinoa recipes, then try my healthy gluten free zucchini fritters or the quinoa porridge recipe next!
Lately, I’ve been on the hunt for more protein-rich recipe ideas for breakfast. So, I swapped out the oats in my baked oatmeal recipe for quinoa. After a few tweaks, the result was absolutely fantastic!
Call it baked quinoa, a sweet quinoa breakfast casserole, or quinoa breakfast bake—whatever the name, it’s not only delicious but also holds its shape beautifully.
You can cut it into clean slices, making it perfect for freezing. Just thaw a slice or two, and you’ve got a filling, satisfying, and protein-packed breakfast to power you through a busy morning—or even as a post-workout snack.
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👩🍳Why our recipe?
- One-pan magic—just mix in the baking dish and bake!
- Healthy, wholesome, and protein-packed with 5 grams per slice.
- Customize with your favorite toppings
- Great way to use up leftover quinoa.
- Soft, slightly crumbly texture that holds its shape.
- Perfect for meal prep in the freezer or fridge
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Topping ideas
I baked this quinoa breakfast bake plain to give you a clear idea of its base look and texture.
But feel free to get creative—toppings can add color, flavor, and extra texture to make it even more delicious and visually appealing. Here are a few suggestions:
- Halved or sliced fresh strawberries
- Fresh blueberries (avoid frozen—they release too much moisture)
- Sliced bananas
- A mix of fresh berries
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, or toasted pecans
Feel free to mix and match your favorite toppings for added flavor and texture!
Recipe tips
- Use almond butter instead of almond butter
- If you like a pudding like texture, then use 1 cup of milk
- Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar
Storage
To Freeze: Place individual slices in a baking pan and freeze for 1–2 hours to flash freeze. Then transfer the slices to a large zip-top bag, seal, and store in the freezer.
To Thaw: Place one or two slices in the fridge overnight. Enjoy them cold in the morning or warm them in the microwave for a few seconds.
To Refrigerate: Store sliced portions in a sealed container in the fridge. Eat them cold or reheat briefly in the microwave.
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Quinoa Breakfast Bake
Equipment
- Square baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup peanut butter or use almond butter
- ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
Instructions
- Pre heat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- Add all ingredients (except the milk and quinoa) into the baking dish.
- Mash the banana and mix everything until smooth and lump free.
- Pour in the milk and mix well.
- Stir in the quinoa and mix well to combine. 👉 You can bake it as is, or add your favorite toppings like sliced strawberries, blueberries, banana, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool, slice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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