Cherry Almond Quinoa Granola Recipe

Name: Cherry Almond Quinoa Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Dry Quinoa; 2-1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats; 3/4 cups Shredded Or Flaked, Unsweetened Coconut; 3/4 cups Sliced Almonds; 1/4 cups Chopped Walnuts; 1/4 cups Flax Seed; 3/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 cups Coconut Oil; 1/4 cups Raw Honey; 1/4 cups Grade B Maple Syrup; 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; 1-1/2 cup Dried Pitted Cherries

Servings: persons

1 cup Dry Quinoa
2-1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
3/4 cups Shredded Or Flaked, Unsweetened Coconut
3/4 cups Sliced Almonds
1/4 cups Chopped Walnuts
1/4 cups Flax Seed
3/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 cups Coconut Oil
1/4 cups Raw Honey
1/4 cups Grade B Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
1-1/2 cup Dried Pitted Cherries

1
Preheat the oven to 250 F.
2
Thoroughly rinse the quinoa under running water for several minutes, and drain with a fine mesh sieve. Pour the rinsed quinoa into a large frying pan and toast over medium low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly until all of the moisture has evaporated.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, toasted quinoa, coconut, almonds, walnuts, flax seed and salt.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, raw honey, maple syrup and almond extract until thoroughly blended.
5
Pour the oil mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to coat.
6
Spread the granola evenly over two large rimmed baking sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpat liners. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 20 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure that the granola is evenly toasted.
7
When the granola is finished baking, remove the pans from the oven, set them on a rack and allow granola to cool for 15 minutes at room temperature.
8
Mix the dried cherries into the granola and store in an airtight container for up to a week.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Dry Quinoa, 2-1/2 cups Old Fashioned Oats, 3/4 cups Shredded Or Flaked, Unsweetened Coconut, 3/4 cups Sliced Almonds, and more.

Yes, Cherry Almond Quinoa Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cherry Almond Quinoa Granola

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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