Quinoa Breakfast Bake: Easy Make-Ahead Recipe
Mornings can be hectic, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice a nutritious breakfast. Enter the quinoa breakfast bake – a hearty, make-ahead dish that'll fuel your busy mornings all week long. This isn't your average breakfast casserole; it's…
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 1/2 cups milk dairy or non-dairy
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup mixed berries fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts almonds, walnuts, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in cooked quinoa, ensuring it's evenly coated with the liquid mixture.
- Gently fold in berries and nuts, reserving a few for topping.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with remaining toppings.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set and golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving, or portion into containers for meal prep.