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One-Bowl Spiced Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bake with Maple Drizzle

By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Apr 12, 2026 | Updated Jul 11, 2026
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One-Bowl Spiced Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bake with Maple Drizzle with measured ingredients, 60-minute total timing, 6-serving yield, oven settings, and step-by-step instructions.

One-Bowl Spiced Apple Quinoa Breakfast Bake with Maple Drizzle
Prep 15 min
Cook 45 min
Total 60 min
Servings 6
Difficulty easy
Cuisine American

Recipe Details

Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Total60 min
Servings6
Difficultyeasy
CuisineAmerican
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Ingredients

Servings 6
  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, for added texture)
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rinsed quinoa, diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, baking powder, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute spices and leavening.
  3. Pour in almond milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the quinoa is fully moistened and ingredients are combined.
  4. If using, gently fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top evenly with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean, with a few moist crumbs okay.
  7. Remove from oven and cool for about 10 minutes so the bake firms up.
  8. Drizzle extra maple syrup on individual servings before serving for a sweet finish.
  9. Serve warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.

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