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Quinoa Granola

This yummy quinoa granola is a great way to enjoy the classic recipe! The quinoa gives the recipe crunch, while the seeds and raisins add nutrition and texture.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Dairy-free, Gluten-Free, oat-free
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 281kcal

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa rinsed, drained, and air-dried a bit
  • ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
  • 2 Tablespoons raw sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup unsweetened grated coconut
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil or melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup raisins optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the oil, syrup, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients MINUS the raisins until everything is coated well.
  • Pour the mix onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, spreading it out into a thin layer.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes, or until golden, stirring once about halfway through.
  • Sprinkle the raisins atop the granola and let it all cool on the baking sheet for another 10 minutes to crisp up.

Notes

Nutrition facts are based on using raisins.
Weight Watchers points: 13
Adapted from this recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.8g | Protein: 7.4g | Fat: 11.9g | Fiber: 3.6g | Sugar: 13.3g