Quinoa Crunch Granola

If you’re like me, when you go in for a bite of a recipe, you love a good crunch. That’s why I came up with this delicious Quinoa Crunch Granola. Quinoa makes for the perfect addition to this simple granola recipe as it provides a great texture and packs in some added protein and nutrients. This recipe is perfect to throw over yogurt, top over a baked apple, or simply eat on its own for a snack!

What’s even better is all of the ingredients are likely already in your kitchen. The recipe is super flexible so you can throw in whichever add-ins you desire! For my granola, I love to fill my 1 cup of add-ins with pecans, almonds, and dried cranberries. For seeds, I throw in flax seed and chia seeds. Then for the spice, I love cinnamon, so I throw the full tablespoon of that in. Finally, for the liquids, I like to throw in both maple syrup and honey, and then I prefer the taste of coconut oil. If you find any great granola combos, I would love to hear about them!

Pro tip: If you are using dried fruit, soak it in hot water 20 minutes prior to using in the granola. This will help it to avoid becoming super hard when baking.

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Quinoa Crunch Granola

This homemade granola recipe is perfect to throw over yogurt, top over a baked apple, or simply eat on its own for a snack!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Keyword: granola, vegan, flexible, whole grain

Servings: 16 (1/4 cup is one serving)

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup sprouted quinoa, uncooked
• 1 cup add-ins of your choice (nuts, dried fruit, coconut flakes)
• 1/4 cup seeds of your choice (chia seeds, flax seed, pumpkin seeds)
• 1 teaspoon spices of your choice (pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
• 1/4 cup oil of your choice, melted if needed (coconut oil, olive oil, canola oil)
• 1/3 cup liquid sweetener of your choice (maple syrup, agave, honey)

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until combined.
• Add mixture to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until slightly browned. Make sure to turn the pan halfway through and gently stir mixture to ensure it doesn’t burn.
• Store in an airtight container or bag and enjoy for up to a month!

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Nutrition Information:
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional dietitian nutritionist’s advice.

Serving size: 1/4 cup   Calories: 144   Fat: 8g   Saturated fat: 4g   Carbohydrates: 17g    Sugar: 7g   Sodium: 0mg   Fiber: 3g   Protein: 3g