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A nutritious and delicious breakfast bake combining protein-rich quinoa with sweet blueberries, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla, perfect for a wholesome start to the day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
  • 2 cups almond milk (or your favorite milk alternative)
  • 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (natural sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, for crunch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup rinsed quinoa with 2 cups almond milk. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and most liquid is absorbed, with grains puffed up and tiny tails visible.
  3. In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with 1 cup blueberries, 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until evenly combined. If using, fold in 1/4 cup chopped nuts.
  4. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish, spread the quinoa mixture evenly inside. Optionally sprinkle additional nuts on top.
  5. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure quinoa is fully cooked and fluffy before mixing to get best texture., Adjust honey or maple syrup amount to taste for sweetness., Swap blueberries for raspberries, strawberries, diced apples, or mixed berries as desired., Use nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans; toasting nuts enhances flavor., Milk alternatives like oat, soy, coconut, or cow’s milk can be used; thicker milks may require dilution., Add protein powder (reduce liquid slightly), chia seeds, or ground flax for extra nutrition., Add spices like cardamom, nutmeg, or citrus zest for variation., Mix in rolled oats for heartier texture or top with coconut flakes or granola., Bake mixture in muffin tins for 18-22 minutes to make portable portions.

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