Breakfast Quinoa with Bananas and Chocolate Chips

I love quinoa and I am always looking for new and fun ways to eat it.  I have seen a lot of recipes for a sweet, breakfast style quinoa but have never tried one until now.  I was not disappointed!  This one was super easy and quick to put together (especially since I cooked the quinoa ahead and stored it in the fridge overnight.)  It's almost like oatmeal meets banana bread with some chocolate thrown in for good measure!  So, so good!  Top with a little bit of maple syrup and breakfast is ready!

Breakfast Quinoa with Bananas and Chocolate Chips (adapted from jeanetteshealthyliving.com)

6 large eggs
1/4 c. + 2 T. vanilla almond milk
1 1/2 t. vanilla extract
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/4 c. + 2 T. maple syrup (plus more for drizzling over the top, if desired)
1 1/2 c. quinoa, cooked according to package directions, cooled
3 medium bananas, mashed
1/4 c. + 2 T. semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350.  Spray an 8X8 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.  In a large bowl whisk the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup until combined.  Add the quinoa and stir to combine.  Fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips.  Pour into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.  Cut and serve with extra maple syrup if desired.

8 servings (293 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com