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Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola

Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola

If you're craving a healthy and delicious snack, look no further than Quinoa Pumpkin Seed Granola. Packed with protein and healthy fats, this easy recipe is perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Make it today and enjoy the crunchy goodness!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained well
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds pepitas
  • 1/2 cup almonds whole and/or slivered
  • 1/4 cup flax or chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 cup dried fruit cranberries, cherries, golden raisins, chopped apricots

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Oven
  • Chef's Knife
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed and drained quinoa, pumpkin seeds, almonds, and flax or chia seeds.
  3. In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the honey on high power for about 20 seconds.
  4. Stir in the melted coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt with the honey.
  5. Pour the honey mixture over the quinoa mixture. Toss everything together until well coated.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly onto a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Once baked, remove the granola from the oven and stir in your choice of dried fruit.
  9. Let the granola cool on the baking pan.
  10. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.

Notes

  • Storage: Store your granola in an airtight container for optimal freshness.
  • Freezing: You can freeze granola for longer storage!
  • Pairing: Pair this granola with your favorite milk or yogurt.
  • Variations: Experiment with adding spices like nutmeg or ginger.
  • Batch Size: Consider making a larger batch to save time on meal prep.