Berry Quinoa Breakfast Casserole
Jun 15, 2020
by Diane Nichols
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Ingredients:
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1 cup (170g) pre-rinsed, uncooked quinoa
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup (140g) frozen raspberries or blueberries
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1 medium (118g) ripe banana (sliced)
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1 ½ cups (368g) fat free milk
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1 cup (227g) “Chobani” vanilla blended nonfat yogurt
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½ cup (122g) egg whites
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4 scoops (40g) “Vital Proteins” unflavored collagen peptides
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 8x8-inch baking pan by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a small bowl, mix together quinoa, cinnamon, and salt. Pour into the bottom of the baking pan.
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Scatter frozen raspberries and sliced banana over the quinoa mixture.
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In a blender or food processor blend together the milk, yogurt, egg whites, and collagen peptides until no lumps remain. You can also use a whisk if needed. Pour over the quinoa and fruit. Stir lightly with a fork or spoon.
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Bake for 55-60 minutes or until mostly set (only slightly wobbly in the middle). Remove from oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or the freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes:
- If your quinoa is not pre-rinsed, make sure to rinse under cold running water in a fine mesh strainer (or in a bowl) for 1-2 minutes. This is to rinse off the bitter tasting compound that usually coats these nutritious seeds.
- Use any combination of berries you like! Fresh or frozen blueberries, blackberries, or strawberries would all be delicious.
- If you double the recipe, bake in a 9x13-inch pan. Baking time will likely be slightly longer, but check after 50-60 minutes.
- You can substitute any protein powder for the collagen peptides. Use the quantity of protein powder that adds up to 36 grams of protein (about 1 ½ scoops for most brands).
- To make dairy-free with macros: 207 calories / 31.5g carbs / 13g protein / 3.5g fat:
- Substitute unsweetened almond milk for the nonfat milk
- Substitute 1 cup “So Delicious” vanilla coconutmilk yogurt alternative for the Greek yogurt.