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Quinoa Granola with yogurt and berries in a breakfast bowl.

Quinoa Granola Recipe

Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
This is the quinoa granola recipe you've been searching for. I've been making a version of this for months, and I have four tips for the crunchiest, most golden quinoa granola that'll keep you feeling full until lunchtime and tastes delicious!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • 1 cup chopped nuts, see notes
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup raisins or dried cranberries

Instructions 

  • Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit - see notes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the rolled oats, quinoa, and chopped nuts into a large bowl.
    3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup quinoa, 1 cup chopped nuts
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  • In a small pot over medium-high heat, add the honey, butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Bring it to a boil and then immediately pour it over the oats.
    ½ cup honey, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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  • Mix the oats well and then transfer them to the baking sheet, spreading them out in a thin layer.
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  • Bake for 35-45 minutes, mixing the granola 3 times while it bakes. Remove the granola from the oven and stir in the raisins or dried cranberries.
    1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
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  • Once the granola is completely cool, transfer it to a sealed container. I like to use large mason jars.

Notes

Oven temp: Make sure that your oven is set to 300 degrees (NOT 350 degrees) Fahrenheit. It needs to be at a slightly lower temperature so it crisps up nicely without burning. 
Quinoa: Crispy quinoa is ... CRISPY! Feel free to reduce the amount if you want less crunch. 
Store: Large mason jars work great for storing granola. They're also easy to pour the granola from in the morning. Kept in your pantry, they will last for several months. 
Nuts: You can use any chopped nuts that you like. I enjoy a mix of pecans and almonds. Cashews, walnuts, peanuts, or even pistachios are also great. 
Serving: 1, Calories: 350kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 6mg, Sodium: 84mg, Potassium: 367mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 15g, Vitamin A: 75IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 39mg, Iron: 3mg