Quinoa is a great source of protein so I was excited when I saw a recipe using this grain in a granola. I made a few changes to the recipe and was pleasantly surprised how good it is. Granola can be used as a cereal, in a yogurt parfait, or sprinkled on top of a garden salad or pancakes.
Quinoa Granola
2013-06-20 20:08:31
A granola that uses quinoa, a great source of protein. The use of the fruit spread add a variety of taste depending on what flavor is chosen.
Ingredients
- 3 cup quinoa, cooked
- 3 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup flaked coconut, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup fruit spread, any flavor
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl combine quinoa, oats, pecans, sunflower seeds, coconut, and cinnamon and set aside.
- In a pan, whisk together coconut oil, honey or maple syrup, and fruit spread. Warm over low heat until well combined, stirring often. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
- Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until evenly distribute.
- Spread onto 2-3 baking sheets lined with parchment or foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (or until golden), stirring every 10 minutes. Each oven will be different so watch carefully.
- Remove from oven and cool completely.
- Store in airtight container.
Notes
- Cook the quinoa a day before so that part is ready to go when you are ready to put the granola together.
- A mason jar filled with granola makes a tasty gift.
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