Quinoa Granola

Why Quinoa?

I have been trying to get more protein in my diet, but I don’t always feel like more chicken or eggs. It contains anti inflammatory and antioxidant plant compounds as well as having a higher fiber content than other grains. It’s also gluten free and great source of protein. And when you cook it well, it’s so good!

If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you know I have been making Quinoa Crispies every week to put on my salad! I’m obsessed with them right now and even though I don’t always love plain quinoa, these are so good!

Here is the recipe I use, it’s so simple!

Last week as I was making my weekly batch, I was standing there eating it out of the oven! I was thinking of how I could make this into something sweet, but not too sweet, just to satisfy a sweet craving in a healthier way! Enter my idea for Quinoa Granola! I just made a batch and it’s delicious! Can’t wait add this to yogurt, smoothie bowls, or just eat it as a snack! Let me know if you make it!

XO

Sarah

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Quinoa Granola

Ingredients:

1 cup raw old fashioned oats

1 cup cooked and cooled quinoa (follow package instructions)

1/4 cup sweetener like honey, agave, or maple syrup (Your choice!) Plus, 2 T for drizzling.

1 T ground cinnamon

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 T melted coconut oil or other mild oil

Extras: raisins, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, slivered almonds, walnuts, chia seeds

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350

2) In a large bowl, add oats, sweetener, cinnamon, vanilla, oil, and mix ins. Mix all this to combine so that the sweetener and oil coat everything.

3) Add the cooked and cooled quinoa. Make sure it’s fully cooked and not wet. Stir to combine.

4) Place on a large baking sheet with parchment. Make sure it’s spread out well in one layer and drizzle with the extra sweetener.

5) Bake for 30-40 min until it’s brown. I like to set my timer for 10 minute increments and stir the granola each time so that it browns evenly.

6) Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!