Tropical Breakfast Quinoa

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks in unsweetened juice
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup reserved pineapple liquid
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped almonds
  • Additional unsweetened shredded coconut for garnish

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 8x8-inch square pan with cooking spray.
  • 2
    Drain pineapple, reserving 1 cup liquid. Set pineapple aside.
  • 3
    In small bowl, stir together quinoa and coconut. Pour into pan, shaking pan to make even layer. In same bowl, beat eggs with whisk. Beat in pineapple liquid, milk and honey until well combined.
  • 4
    Scatter pineapple chunks, raspberries and almonds evenly over quinoa mixture. Pour egg mixture evenly over top. Using back of spoon, lightly press down fruit to submerge everything into the liquid. Sprinkle additional coconut over top.
  • 5
    Bake 1 hour.

  • Want to make it even fresher? Top with coconut and fresh raspberries once it’s out of the oven.
  • If you’ve got a little extra time in the evening before you plan to serve this breakfast, separate all of the ingredients in advance, but don’t combine them with the quinoa. It will soak up the liquid and baking times will vary.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
110
Calories from Fat
40
Total Fat
4 1/2g
7%
Saturated Fat
1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
30mg
10%
Sodium
360mg
15%
Potassium
310mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
8g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
4g
Protein
8g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
40%
40%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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