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How To Make Quinoa Granola

This quinoa granola is perfect for sprinkling over yogurt, serving with milk, or snacking on its own. The best part is you can customize it however you like!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked, 140 g
  • 1 cup rolled oats old fashioned oats, 100 g
  • 1 cup chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, walnuts, 100 g
  • 1 Tbsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup maple syrup 60 mL
  • ¼ cup black strap molasses 60 mL
  • ¼ cup neutral oil like coconut, olive, or vegetable, 60 mL
  • 1 tsp vanilla 5 mL
  • 1 cup dried fruit and/or chocolate chips like raisins, cherries, dates

Instructions

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  1. Prep: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Mix Dries: In a large bowl combine quinoa, oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Add Wets: Stir in maple syrup, molasses, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Bake: Spread mixture out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at for 20 minutes. Turn pan 180° then continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
  5. Cool: Allow quinoa granola to cool on pan fully before breaking into pieces. It will harden as it cools.
  6. Add Fruit: Once cool, break into bit-sized piece then stir in dried fruit.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 388kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 47.6g (16%) Protein 8.6g (17%) Fat 19.2g (30%) Saturated Fat 8.7g (44%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 208mg (9%) Potassium 666mg (19%) Fiber 5.7g (23%) Sugar 16.8g (34%) Calcium 183mg (18%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 388kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 47.6g 16%
Protein 8.6g 17%
Fat 19.2g 30%
Saturated Fat 8.7g 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Potassium 666mg 14%
Fiber 5.7g 23%
Sugar 16.8g 34%
Calcium 183mg 18%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.