5 from 6 votes
Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola
Homemade granola with quinoa, pumpkin seeds and dried fruit with coconut oil. Top on yogurt, ice cream or enjoy by the handful.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
3
1/2 cups
Calories:
188 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained well, uncooked
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds pepitas, raw
- 1/2 cup almonds whole and/or slivered
- 1/4 cup Flax Seed or chia seed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt coarse
- 1 cup dried fruit cranberries, cherries, golden raisins, chopped apricots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine quinoa, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and flax or chia seeds. In a small microwave-safe bowl heat honey on high power for 20 seconds. Stir in coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt. Pour honey mixture over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Spread in a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring a couple of times. Remove from oven, and stir in dried fruit. Cool and break up any large pieces.
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Notes
- Store granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator. Makes 13 (1/4-cup) servings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
188kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Sodium
87mg
(4%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 1/2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Sodium | 87mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.