Quinoa Breakfast Bake

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!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword baked quinoa, quinoa bake, quinoa breakfast bake, sweet quinoa casserole

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1

Servings Servings

Calories 174kcal

Equipment

Square baking dish

Ingredients

2 large ripe bananas
2 large eggs
½ cup peanut butter or use almond butter
⅓ cup packed light brown sugar (You can use 2 tablespoons more if you like it a little sweeter)
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 (I recommend using white quinoa)

Instructions

Pre heat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. You can use a slightly larger baking dish to get thinner slices.
Add the bananas into the baking dish and mash well until smooth and lump free.
Add all remaining ingredients except the quinoa and mix until thoroughly combined (a large fork or whisk works 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.
👉 I added some chopped strawberries and sliced almonds.
Bake for 40 to 45 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

White quinoa: I prefer using cooked white quinoa because it softens beautifully when baked. Other varieties, like red or tri-color quinoa, tend to stay a bit firmer and have a chewier texture.

Texture - If you like a pudding like texture, then use 1 cup of milk

Maple syrup - 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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