Author:
Kevin Curry
Hi-Energy, Homemade Quinoa Granola
Hi-Energy, Homemade Quinoa Granola
Ingredients
Substitution
Note
Ingredients to make at least 6 cups (or 24 servings):
- Dry
- 5 cup rolled oats (uncooked)
- 1/3 cup quinoa (uncooked)*
- 1 cup chopped almonds
- 1/3 cup chopped pistachios*
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds*
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maca powder*
- 1/2 cup cranberries
- Wet
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup organic, raw honey
( * ) – denotes optional ingredient
Steps
Step 1
In a bowl, dump all of the dry ingredients and mix together. If you purchased raw, whole nuts, break them into coarse pieces using a mallet (or similar object). You can also try to carefully pulse-blend the nuts in a blender or food processor, just be careful not to pulverize them.
Step 2
Pour in the wet ingredients and mix. If either the coconut oil or the honey is hard, simply it in the microwave for a few seconds to melt and then pour into the large bowl with the dry ingredients.
Step 3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dump the granola mixture on to it. Evenly spread it out using a spatula and pat it down so that it is packed in tightly.
Step 4
Bake in the oven for 50 minutes at 300F.
Step 5
Once it has finished baking, allow it to cool to about room temperature, before breaking it apart.
Step 6
Grab the parchment paper by the ends and the granola should peel off the paper.
Step 7
Store the granola in an airtight container to preserve the freshness. I’ve had granola last for up to 1 month, depending on the type of container and the ingredients, such as the ones listed here. Making granola with fresh ingredients – such as fruit – will reduce the amount of time the granola will stay fresh.
Serving size is approximately 1/4 cup.
Approximate macros for 1 of 24 servings:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!