Sweets & Snacks
Protein Flip Blueberry Peach Quinoa Bake
Ingredients
- Base:
- 3 ripe peaches, sliced (reserve half for topping)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, tossed with 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed but uncooked Shop on Amazon (opens in a new window)
- 2 cups milk of choice (unsweetened almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons allulose (plus 1 teaspoon for topping) Shop at Just Better (opens in a new window)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter, softened Shop on Amazon (opens in a new window)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 scoop Unjury unflavored protein powder Shop on Amazon (opens in a new window)
- 1 tablespoon Just Better Fiber Shop at Just Better (opens in a new window)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
- Toppings (per serving):
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds Shop on Amazon (opens in a new window)
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Directions
- 1
Prep the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking dish.
- 2
Mix Wet Base: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, almond butter, allulose, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, protein powder, and fiber until smooth.
- 3
Add Dry Ingredients & Fruit: Stir in rinsed quinoa, then gently fold in half the peaches, all the blueberries, and walnuts.
- 4
Assemble: Pour mixture into the baking dish. Arrange reserved peach slices on top. Sprinkle with extra walnuts and the remaining 1 tsp allulose.
- 5
Bake: Place in the oven and bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- 6
Cool & Serve: Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled with Greek yogurt and chia seeds.
- 7
Chef’s Note (Protein Flip™): This bake uses quinoa and Greek yogurt as primary protein sources, with eggs for structure and almond butter for richness. By keeping dairy as a topping and not the bulk of the protein, it balances plant and animal proteins while maximizing fiber.
Nutrition
Per 1 serving
Estimated per serving. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, and portion size. This is general information, not medical or nutrition advice.
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