Blackberry baked quinoa baked in an hour for a delicious summer meal prep breakfast. Serve warm or chilled with your favorite toppings!
This past weekend I auditioned at a local studio for a potential yoga teaching position!
When I completed YTT200 back in 2020, I said it was for the personal development.
“I just want to learn more about yoga and more about myself,” I said to anyone who asked about my intentions to teach.
And I did.
But in doing so, I realized that the gift of yoga was one that I actually loved sharing, even if it made me sweat and shake standing at the front of the studio.
The nerves quickly melted away on Sunday as I lead the students through a flow of my creation.
When we shared a collective inhale and exhaled “OMMMM” after Savasana I was *proud* of myself.
Regardless of the outcome, it was deliciously satisfying to challenge myself to reach for more.
You know what else is deliciously satisfying?
Quinoa…for breakfast!
This Blackberry Baked Quinoa celebrates berry season in this one-pan meal that’s perfect for a summer meal prep!
What You Need to Make Blackberry Baked Quinoa
You’re going to fall in love with baking quinoa for breakfast!
The quinoa cooks in almond milk and is lightly sweetened with maple syrup and a touch of cinnamon.
Don’t be alarmed by the bake time on this recipe– all you have to do is mix everything together and set a timer!
Here’s what you need:
- ground flaxseed
- uncooked quinoa
- blackberries
- ground cinnamon
- unsweetened almond milk
- pure maple syrup
That’s it!
How to Make Blackberry Baked Quinoa
First, preheat the oven to 375ºF and grab a large baking dish.
I used a rectangular 9×13 baking dish, but anything of similar size will work, too.
Add all of the ingredients to the baking dish and mix the contents with a spatula or spoon.
That’s really all you have to do; the rest the oven will take care of.
I used fresh blackberries for this recipe, but frozen blackberries will also work.
You can also sub coconut milk lite or your favorite plant milk in for the almond milk.
How to Bake Quinoa
Next, transfer the baking dish to the oven to bake!
Bake the quinoa for 60 – 70 minutes, or until the quinoa is completely cooked and all of the almond milk is absorbed.
I like to stir it at the half way point to ensure that none of the quinoa sticks to the bottom and the almond milk is well distributed.
When the Blackberry Baked Quinoa is done when the edges and corners will be slightly brown.
Toppings for Blackberry Baked Quinoa
Allow the baked quinoa to cool for 10-15 minutes, then serve it with your favorite toppings.
I love unsweetened almond milk, more fresh blackberries, nut butter, and granola.
You can also add a drizzle of maple syrup or date paste for sweeter cereal!
Some other topping ideas are nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or yogurt.
Make it yours!
How to Serve Blackberry Baked Quinoa
Enjoy this Blackberry Baked Quinoa as an easy one-dish breakfast.
It’s perfect for a quick and cozy breakfast bowl as an alternative to oatmeal or granola.
Because it makes ~4 servings, it’s perfect to make for meal prep or for a weekend breakfast to share.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
You can enjoy the leftovers chilled or heated in the microwave for ~60 seconds.
Mix up the recipe by swapping out the blackberries for another berry, like blueberries or raspberries.
Enjoy!
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Blackberry Baked Quinoa
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Blackberry baked quinoa baked in an hour for a delicious summer meal prep breakfast. Serve warm or chilled with your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP ground flaxseed
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups berries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 TBSP pure maple syrup
For serving
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Fresh berries
- Almond butter
- Granola
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375ºF and prepare a large rectangular baking dish (9×13).
- Add all of the ingredients to the baking dish and mix the contents with a spatula or spoon.
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven and bake it for 60 – 70 minutes, or until the quinoa is completely cooked and all of the liquid has been absorbed. Stir the mixture at the halfway point to ensure the quinoa doesn’t stick to the bottom.
- Allow the baked quinoa to cool for 10-15 minutes, then serve it with your favorite toppings. I love almond milk, fresh berries, nut butter, and granola.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week and reheat before serving.
Notes
Recipe adapted from Simply Quinoa
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Meal Prep
- Method: Oven-Bake
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free
If I were to reduce this recipe and bake it in a smaller baking dish (like something similar to a ramekin), how long do you recommend baking this for?
Hi there! To halve this recipe, I would use a smaller dish and use the same bake time. I hope this helps!
XOXO Lauren