Berry Quinoa Breakfast Bake (Printable)

Warm, wholesome bake combining quinoa, mixed berries, and subtle spices for a nutritious meal.

# 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 (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries)

→ Toppings (optional)

09 - 1/4 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans)
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and 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 fully combined.
05 - Pour the milk mixture evenly over the quinoa and berries in the baking dish.
06 - Sprinkle the remaining berries on top, followed by chopped nuts and shredded coconut if using.
07 - Bake for 40 minutes, 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's hands-on for just 10 minutes, then the oven does the rest while you actually enjoy your morning.
  • Works beautifully warm from the oven or cold straight from the fridge—true flexibility for real life.
  • Makes enough to feed a small group or give you breakfast sorted for days.
  • Naturally gluten-free and easily vegan, so nobody gets left out at the table.
02 -
  • Rinsing the quinoa is not optional—skip it and you'll taste a subtle bitterness that overshadows everything else. I learned this the hard way my first time.
  • Don't overbake it trying to get the center completely firm; a little gentle jiggle is perfect, and carryover cooking will finish it as it rests.
  • Frozen berries work just as well as fresh and sometimes even better since they don't release juice until they warm up, keeping the bake from becoming watery.
03 -
  • If your berries are really tart, add an extra tablespoon of maple syrup—sweetness varies wildly depending on the season and source.
  • A splash of cardamom or a whisper of nutmeg alongside the cinnamon opens up the whole flavor profile in a way that surprises people.
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