Apple Pie Quinoa Breakfast Casserole

October 20, 2012 by Leanne Vogel July 19, 2017

Breakfast casserole similar to baked oatmeal, but without the oats! Great for Sunday morning brunch, or a treat on a cold an blustery day.

Ingredients

Casserole

• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup raw white quinoa
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped apples, do not remove the skin

Topping

• 2 tablespoons quinoa flakes
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F and lightly oil a 2 1/2 cup casserole dish.
2. Place all casserole ingredients minus the chopped apples into the dish as listed. Stir to incorporate, then add the apples.
3. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4. Meanwhile, combine all topping ingredients. After the 30 minutes are up, remove casserole from oven and sprinkle topping over top of the casserole.
5. Return to the oven and cook uncovered for another 10-12 minutes until golden
6. Remove from the oven and allow to sit and cool for 5-10 minutes before consuming.

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