Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola with Crunchy Quinoa

Name: Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola with Crunchy Quinoa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 1/2 cups Gluten Free Extra Thick Rolled Oats; 1 cup Cooked Quinoa; 1 cup Chopped Pecans; 1/4 cups Chia Seeds; 1/4 cups Raw Flax Seeds; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 cups Melted Coconut Oil; 1/2 cups Good Quality Maple Syrup; 3/4 cups Dried Cherries; 2 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate, Chopped (you Can Also Use Dark Chocolate Chips If You Prefer)

Servings: persons

2- 1/2 cups Gluten Free Extra Thick Rolled Oats
1 cup Cooked Quinoa
1 cup Chopped Pecans
1/4 cups Chia Seeds
1/4 cups Raw Flax Seeds
1- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/4 cups Melted Coconut Oil
1/2 cups Good Quality Maple Syrup
3/4 cups Dried Cherries
2 ounces, weight Dark Chocolate, Chopped (you Can Also Use Dark Chocolate Chips If You Prefer)

1
Preheat your oven to 300 F.
2
In a large bowl combine the oats, cooked quinoa, pecans, chia and flax seeds, cinnamon and salt.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil and maple syrup.
4
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix well, making sure that the oat mixture is very well moistened.
5
I like to get in there with my hands and mix for a good two minutes.
6
Spread your granola in an even layer (about 1/4-inch thick) onto two parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheets.
7
Transfer the granola to the oven and cook for 35-40 minutes until its golden brown.
8
Remove the baking sheets from the oven every ten minutes and give the granola a stir to make sure it bakes evenly.
9
When done remove the pans from the oven.
10
Let your granola cool completely (this should take about an hour) so that it stiffens up a little bit.
11
After the granola has cooled, you can break it up into clumps and pieces and fold in the dried cherries and dark chocolate.
12
Store your granola in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
13
Eat however/whenever your little heart desires.
14
Recipe makes 6 cups of granola.

882

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Protein

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* 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

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.

My Personal Notes

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 1/2 cups Gluten Free Extra Thick Rolled Oats, 1 cup Cooked Quinoa, 1 cup Chopped Pecans, 1/4 cups Chia Seeds, and more.

Yes, Dark Chocolate Cherry Granola with Crunchy Quinoa 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!