quinoa Berry bake

QUINOA BERRY BAKE 

8 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 large bananas

• 1 1/3 cups plant-based milk (such as MALK almond milk)

• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup mixed fruit (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)

• 2 scoops Protea protein powder

• 1 cup quinoa

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a large baking dish.

• Peel the bananas and place them in the greased baking dish. Use the back of a fork to mash them up until they are smooth and create a layer of mashed bananas in the dish.

• In a separate bowl, combine the plant-based milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Whisk well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

• Pour the milk mixture over the mashed bananas in the baking dish. Stir well to combine, ensuring that the banana layer is evenly coated with the milk mixture.

• Add the protein powder to the mixture along with an additional 1/3 cup of plant-based milk. Stir until the protein powder is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

• Mix in the quinoa to add some texture to the dish. Make sure the quinoa is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

• Spread the mixed fruit evenly over the banana and quinoa mixture in the baking dish. The fruit layer will add sweetness and variety to the bake.

• Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is set. The exact baking time may vary, so keep an eye on it during the last few minutes of baking. 

• Once baked, remove the Quinoa Berry Bake from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.