Quinoa Granola Recipe

Good granola is all about the crunch. Whether you sprinkle a handful on top of Greek-style yogurt or enjoy a bowl with a splash of almond milk, you want the texture to hold up. We added uncooked quinoa to this recipe for even more bite—plus a healthy dose of protein.

Quinoa Granola

Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Stir together all ingredients in a large bowl, then spread in an even layer on baking sheets. Bake in oven 15 minutes. Let cool completely on trays before breaking into pieces. Store, covered, for up to 1 month.

Photo credit: Paul Delmont