Holiday Oat and Quinoa Breakfast Bake

Step 1

Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees. Brush an 8-inch square baking dish or 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with oil.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the quinoa and chia seeds. Pour the boiling water over them and stir to combine, then let sit for 15 minutes.

Step 3

In a medium bowl or pitcher, whisk together the milk, maple syrup, oil and vanilla.

Step 4

Stir the soaked chia and quinoa to combine them well, then add the oats, cinnamon and salt and stir until evenly combined. Add the liquid ingredients and stir to combine, then stir in the apple, pecans, cranberries and ginger.

Step 5

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes, or until the mixture is set and the apples have softened and the cranberries have begun to burst. Let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.