[NEW] Quinoa Fruit Bake

Make this dish the night before and reheat in the microwave, or whip it up fresh for a brunch. You'll love the combination of sweet spices with soft quinoa interspersed with delicious fruit. If you like a good, fruit-heavy breakfast, don't hesitate to double down on the berries or apples. Sweeter apple varieties provide a particularly delightful end result, so don't be afraid to play!
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Quinoa Fruit Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 c. quinoa 2 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. allspice 1 1/2 c. frozen berries 1 apple, cubed 1/2 c. walnuts, chopped 2/3 c. egg whites 2 c. skim milk 1/4 c. agave nectar

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line an 8"x8" baking pan with parchment paper.2. Toss uncooked quinoa with spices. Pour across bottom of the pan. Spread fruit and nuts over the top.3. Whisk together egg whites, milk, and nectar. Pour over fruit and quinoa and stir very gently.4. Bake for 1 hour, until casserole is mostly set. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 340 g
Amount per serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.7g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.3g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2.5mg 0%
Sodium 123.5mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 64.7g 24%
Dietary Fiber 7.88g 29%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Includes 14.1g Added Sugars 28%
Protein 17.5g
Vitamin D 1.5mcg 6%
Calcium 214mg 15%
Iron 2.9mg 15%
Potassium 689.9mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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