Maple-Cinnamon Quinoa Granola
Looking for a nutritious and flavorful snack to go? Try this delightful quinoa granola recipe that is packed with wholesome ingredients like pecans, seeds, and maple syrup. The warm aroma of cinnamon will fill your kitchen as you bake this delicious granola to crispy perfection. Enjoy this crunchy treat on its own or sprinkle it over yogurt for a satisfying and wholesome breakfast or snack.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- ¾ cups quinoa (red, black, yellow, or a mix)
- ½ chopped pecans
- ½ cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons walnut or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250˚. Rinse (and soak if desired) quinoa and spread out in a thin layer on a baking tray covered with parchment paper. Bake until liquid has evaporated, 15-20 minutes.
- Raise oven temperature to 350˚.
- Combine quinoa with pecans, seeds, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, and oil. Stir until well combined. Spread in a thin layer on a baking tray.
- Bake for 20 minutes, stirring one to two times. Remove from oven and let cool until clumped together. Store in an airtight container.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
2 cups
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