Crunchy Quinoa Granola Recipe

Name: Crunchy Quinoa Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups old fashioned oats (not instant); 1 cup quinoa, soaked and rinsed; ½ cup ground flax seeds (optional); 1 ½ cups chopped almonds or 1 ½ cups cashews or 1 ½ cups pecans; 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; ½ cup salted butter; ½ cup corn syrup or ½ cup agave syrup; ½ cup honey; ½ cup molasses; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 15 ounces dried cranberries or 15 ounces dried blueberries or 15 ounces dried cherries or 15 ounces raisins or 15 ounces dried apricots or 15 ounces dried pineapple, chopped; ¼ cup water

Servings: persons

6 cups old fashioned oats (not instant)
1 cup quinoa, soaked and rinsed
½ cup ground flax seeds (optional)
1 ½ cups chopped almonds or 1 ½ cups cashews or 1 ½ cups pecans
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ cup salted butter
½ cup corn syrup or ½ cup agave syrup
½ cup honey
½ cup molasses
1 tablespoon vanilla
15 ounces dried cranberries or 15 ounces dried blueberries or 15 ounces dried cherries or 15 ounces raisins or 15 ounces dried apricots or 15 ounces dried pineapple, chopped
¼ cup water

1
Soak quinoa in enough water to generously cover.
2
Soak for a minimum of 2 hours, maximum of 24.
3
Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
4
Mix drained quinoa, oats, nuts, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and flax in a large bowl.
5
Set aside.
6
In a sauce pan, melt butter.
7
Add corn syrup, honey, and molasses.
8
Bring to a boil.
9
Boil, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
10
Remove from heat, and carefully add vanilla.
11
It will wildly boil, so stand back from the steam.
12
Stir butter mixture in to the oats, and coat evenly.
13
Once well coated, add the 1/4 cup water.
14
(The water will help the granola form clusters.
15
).
16
Using a half sheet pan, press the granola firmly out into a sheet pan.
17
Bake in a 200 degree oven for 30 minutes.
18
Stir, and press granola back down into the pan.
19
Cook for another 20- 30 minutes.
20
By now, it should have begun to dry out and form clusters.
21
Turn off oven and allow to cool in the oven.
22
When cool, break in to clusters, and stir in the dried fruit of your choice.

1397

kcal

Calories

Fat

159

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups old fashioned oats (not instant), 1 cup quinoa, soaked and rinsed, ½ cup ground flax seeds (optional), 1 ½ cups chopped almonds or 1 ½ cups cashews or 1 ½ cups pecans, and more.

Yes, Crunchy 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.

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Crunchy Quinoa Granola

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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