Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bake (Printable Version)

Nutty quinoa and mixed berries come together in this nourishing, warm morning dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed (180 g)

→ Dairy & Alternatives

02 - 2 cups milk or non-dairy milk (480 ml)
03 - 2 large eggs

→ Sweeteners & Flavorings

04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey (60 ml)
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 (300 g)

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans (30 g)
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (15 g)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
02 - Spread the rinsed quinoa evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - Scatter half of the mixed berries evenly over the quinoa layer.
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 the remaining berries on top, followed by optional chopped nuts and shredded coconut.
07 - Bake for 40 minutes or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with additional milk or yogurt.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's the kind of breakfast you can make once and eat all week without getting bored or feeling guilty about it.
  • The quinoa soaks up all those creamy, sweet flavors and becomes impossibly tender instead of grainy.
  • You can throw it together in less time than it takes to drive through a coffee shop and still feel like you've done something good for yourself.
02 -
  • Don't skip rinsing the quinoa, or the whole dish will have a slightly chalky finish that no amount of maple syrup can fix.
  • Frozen berries are actually your advantage here—they hold shape and release flavor slowly, while fresh berries can turn to jam in the heat and make the top layer soggy.
  • The center will look barely set when you pull it out, and that's perfect; it firms up as it cools and stays creamy instead of rubbery.
03 -
  • Use frozen berries—they hold their integrity in the heat and deliver bright flavor without turning to mush.
  • Don't overbake it; pull it out when the center is barely set for a creamy, custard-like texture that's infinitely better than a firm, cake-like bake.
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