Hi friends. I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend! The weather today is chilly and overcast here in VA but luckily, that hasn’t put a damper on my weekend.
This morning’s breakfast was fabulous! I’ve been a big fan of quinoa flakes (and quinoa) for quite some time now so when I saw this Quinoa Flake Bake recipe on FitSugar I knew I needed to try it.
The recipe was posted by Leanne of Healthful Pursuit and if you haven’t had a chance to check out her blog, I’d highly recommend it. She has some amazing recipes and beautiful photos.
After I spotted this recipe I realized I didn’t have any apple sauce on hand. No problemo! I just changed things up a bit and made a banana quinoa flake bake with a few different ingredients.
PS – How cute are this mini bananas? Random fact – I’m a sucker for all things miniature.
Banana Quinoa Flake Bake
Inspired by the Healthful Pursuit’s 5 Minute Apple Quinoa Flake Bake
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa flakes (I used Ancient Harvest)
- 1/2 banana, sliced (or 1 mini banana)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 T plain Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 T of chia seeds
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 drops of liquid stevia
Preparation:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until everything is well incorporated.
- Prepare a microwave safe bowl with non-stick spray (or use coconut oil to coat the bowl).
- Place the mixture into the prepared bowl and use a spoon to even out the top.
- Put the dish in the microwave and cook for about 3 1/2 minutes. It’s done once it rises and starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
- Eat it straight from the bowl or let it rest for 1 minute before turning it over on to serving bowl or plate.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
I spread on some almond butter and sprinkled chia seeds and blueberries on top. Then I added a splash of maple syrup, which was a great addition. The whole time I felt like I was a eating a thick and fluffy pancake!
Overall, I think the quinoa flake bake is a a great breakfast option – it’s quick, packed with protein and easy to change up the flavors and toppings so you won’t get bored. The real testament – it kept me full for over 4 hours!
In other news, last night was a blast. Isaac was out of town (picking up his new car!!) so Olive and I had girl’s night.
A friend of mine brought over Bear, who looks like she could be Olive’s sister. <– Especially if Olive hadn’t got her hair cut this week!
They had an amazing time playing together while Elle and I whipped up an easy dinner.
On the menu: baked halibut marinated in a local mango keylime sauce and topped with fresh mango and cilantro along with a side of brown rice and broccoli. Yum!
Wa ate, chatted, laughed at Mod Fam and Youtube videos while the dogs romped around and played tug-a-war.
Once we got bored with that we went and got Sweet Frog. I’m telling you, living 1 block from a fro yo place is dangerous. 
T’was a grand Friday evening!
Now it’s time to check out Isaac’s new ride and get ready for dinner.
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All fro-yo is dangerous!!
I will definitely be trying a quinoa flake bake after seeing this! It looks like a fluffy pancake…mmm
Have a lovely weekend.
The bake looks fabulous!! I use to buy the mini bananas all the time but then I realized that they taste different than the big ones. Maybe it’s me though?
I totally agree. They taste, heartier – almost like a plantain to me. Is that how they taste to you?
sorry to butt in – but I totally agree, those babies taste different the regular bananas, more dense? I always thought I was alone on this so I am glad I read this
aww, olive & her little friend are too cute together!
i WISH i lived close to a fro-yo place! i’m addicted…
Ooh! Saving this recipe!!
Chia seeds sprinkled on top is such a great idea. I’ll have to try that next time I make it [which will probably be tomorrow, I love those bakes so much!] Thanks for the mention, and the kind words
Olive has to be one of the cutest dogs ever!
Thank you for the recipe inspiration!!
GAH, I think I mentioned to you that I’m still thinking about sweet frog from when I visited VA last month!
I love all things miniature too–perhaps that’s why I find fun size Halloween candy so irresistible?
That’s how I feel about travel size products.
Gaaah, I keep seeing these quinoa flakes but I’m not in the country to try them out!
By the way, I started reading your blog after Lynn @ The Actors Diet posted about your coconut protein balls. Would using a mix of coconut oil and shredded coconut work in place of coconut butter? These Brits haven’t discovered it yet, even though I’ve seen some at exclusive trade shows.
Hi Mimi. I’m not 100% sure if that substitution would work, but it doesn’t hurt to try it.
Let me know if you do!
Oh, I do love Sweet Frog. And puppy play dates. Sounds like a perfect evening.
Yummy breakfast bake!! I wish I had quinoa flakes, I only have the actual grains
omg that quinoa flake bake looks soooo awesome!!!
This breakfast bake sounds so delicious/easy! I love quinoa but have never had quinoa flour. I imagine Whole Foods sells it? Thanks for the recipe, I definitely have to give it a try.
Yup, Whole Foods definitely has the quinoa flakes! I hope you like the bake.
I saw that same quinoa flake bake recipe last night! Bad idea to go on Fitsugar right before you get into bed. I was thinking about it all night and wished I had some quinoa flakes to replicate it this morning! Mission today: buy quinoa flakes!
added quinoa flakes to my shopping list thanks for posting
Wow, I am interested in trying out quinoa
Your Banana Quinoa Flake Bake looks really delicious I am drooling right now, 
Anyway, Olive and Bear are sooo cute!