
Peace of Health

Overnight Blueberry Banana Quinoa Breakfast Casserole - Gluten Free
No added sugar | High protein | Gluten-free
Serves 6
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 40 min
Ingredients
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½ cup dry uncooked quinoa (rinsed well)
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½ cup quinoa flakes
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1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
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½ cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, full-fat or 2%)
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2 ripe bananas, mashed
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1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, alcohol-free if desired)
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2 eggs
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2 Tbsp almond butter (unsweetened, stirred well)
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¼ tsp salt
Instructions
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Rinse the dry quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer (this removes bitterness from the saponins).
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In a large bowl, whisk together:
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2 eggs
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2 ripe bananas (mashed)
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½ cup Greek yogurt
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1½ cups almond milk
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2 Tbsp almond butter
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1 tsp vanilla (optional)
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Stir in:
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½ cup dry rinsed quinoa
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½ cup quinoa flakes
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
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1 cup blueberries
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Pour into a lightly greased 8x8” baking dish. Cover tightly with foil or a lid and refrigerate overnight (at least 6–8 hours).
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In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover and bake for 45–55 minutes, or until center is set and top is lightly golden. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition (approximate per serving)
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Calories: ~220
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Total Fat: ~7g
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Saturated Fat: ~1.5g
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Total Carbohydrates: ~28g
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Fiber: ~4g
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Added Sugar: 0g (naturally sweetened with banana!)
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Protein: ~11g