Baked Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Coconut and Spice
A protein-packed baked breakfast dish combining quinoa, almond milk, and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Quinoa cooks directly in the baking dish with coconut flakes, ground flax, and walnuts for texture and nutrition. Stirred partway through baking, it develops a creamy interior with light, fluffy edges. Topped with toasted coconut, fresh berries, and nuts for contrast.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
- 1 tbsp ground flax mealchia seeds1:1
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- 2 tsp cinnamon, ground
- ½ tsp nutmeg, ground
- ¼ tsp ginger, ground
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup walnuts, chopped
- coconut flakes, toasted(optional)
- berries, fresh(optional)
- walnuts, toasted(optional)
- honey, drizzle(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350F.
- 2
Grease a casserole dish of at least 6 cups capacity or an 8x8 inch baking pan with coconut oil or other oil.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, almond milk, coconut flakes, ground flax meal, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, vanilla, baking powder, maple syrup, and walnuts.
- 4
Transfer the quinoa mixture to the greased baking dish.
- 5
Bake at 350F for 40-50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- 6
Serve warm topped with toasted coconut, toasted walnuts, fresh berries, and honey if desired.
Tips
Stir every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking and prevent the quinoa from settling too much at the bottom.
Toast coconut and walnuts in a dry skillet before serving for enhanced flavor and crunch.
Almond milk can be replaced with other plant-based milks such as oat or cashew milk.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
Mix all dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately the night before. Combine and bake in the morning.
Serve warm immediately after baking. Top with toasted coconut, fresh berries, toasted walnuts, and a drizzle of honey.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip stirring every 15 minutes to avoid uneven cooking and dry spots.
Do not use sweetened coconut flakes unless reducing added sweeteners to avoid excessive sugar.
Do not overbake to avoid a dry, dense texture; check at 40 minutes.