7-Ingredient Quinoa Granola
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7-Ingredient Quinoa Granola
Description
The 7-Ingredient Quinoa Granola blends rolled oats and uncooked white quinoa with chopped almonds, coconut sugar, and salt before tossing with melted coconut oil and maple syrup. Baking initially for twenty minutes, then stirring and finishing for up to ten more minutes ensures even toasting and a deep golden color.
The quinoa in this granola contributes a slightly nutty flavor and a texture contrast to the oats and almonds. The use of coconut oil and maple syrup caramelizes during baking, creating a crisp coating that holds the granola together.
After cooling completely, the granola can be stored at room temperature for two weeks or frozen for up to one month. This makes it easy to prepare ahead and enjoy as a topping on yogurt, with milk, or as a snack on its own.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free for GF eaters, Bob's Red Mill Old-Fashioned brand
- 1/2 cup white quinoa uncooked, Bob's Red Mill brand
- 2 cups almond roughly chopped, raw
- 1 Tbsp coconut sugar (or sub organic brown sugar, muscovado, or organic cane sugar)
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 3 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (or agave nectar)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 340 degrees F (171 C).
- Add oats, quinoa, almonds, coconut sugar, and salt to a large mixing bowl - stir to combine.
- To a small saucepan, add coconut oil and maple syrup. Warm over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, whisking frequently until the two are totally combined and there is no visible separation.
- Immediately pour over the dry ingredients and stir to combine until all oats and nuts are thoroughly coated. Arrange on a large baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Then remove from oven and stir/toss the granola. Turn the pan around so the other end goes into the oven first (so it bakes evenly) and bake 5-10 minutes more. Watch carefully as to not burn. You'll know it's done when the granola is deep golden brown and very fragrant.
- Let cool completely before enjoying. Store leftovers in a sealed bag or container at room temperature for 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Use gluten-free rolled oats if a gluten-free granola is desired.
- Allow the granola to cool fully before storing to maintain crispness.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or freeze for up to one month.
- Nutrition information provided is an estimate and may vary.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 7(1/2-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1half-cup servings | |
| Calories | 332 | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.8g | 10% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20.9g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.3g | 32% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 5.4g | 22% |
| Sugar | 9.7g | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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