Best 8 Quinoa Granola Recipes

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Quinoa granola is a delicious and nutritious breakfast option that is perfect for those with dietary restrictions or those looking for a healthier alternative to traditional granola. Made with quinoa, oats, nuts, and seeds, this granola is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It is also gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.

This article provides three different recipes for quinoa granola, each with its own unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic quinoa granola made with honey, vanilla, and cinnamon. The second recipe is a chocolate quinoa granola made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips. The third recipe is a maple quinoa granola made with maple syrup and chopped walnuts.

All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences. You can add different nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or spices to create a granola that is perfect for you. Quinoa granola is a great way to start your day or enjoy as a snack. It is also a healthy and delicious addition to yogurt, smoothies, or trail mix.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUINOA GRANOLA



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This is a healthy and tasty snack that I feed to my kids often. They love it!-Cindy Reams, Phillipsburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons coconut or canola oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped mixed dried fruit
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine honey, oil and cinnamon. Gradually stir in oats and quinoa until well blended. Cook, covered, on high 1 to 1-1/2 hours, stirring well every 20 minutes., Stir in coconut, dried fruit and pecans. Spread evenly on waxed paper or baking sheets; cool completely. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 38mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

QUINOA-MAPLE GRANOLA BARS



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This recipe has been adapted to be gluten-free, wheat-free, soy-free, almond-free, and peanut-free due to allergies. Take out what you don't like and add in what you do.

Provided by Azure Rae Robinson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Granola Bar Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 cups gluten-free oats
¾ cup oat bran
¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
½ cup raw sunflower seeds
¼ cup flax seeds
¼ cup quinoa flakes
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup maple syrup
¾ cup honey
4 ounces sunbutter (sunflower seed butter)
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup grapeseed oil
2 ½ ounces prune baby food
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
24 ounces jumbo semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup raisins
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup dried cherries

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine oats, oat bran, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, quinoa flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves in a large bowl.
  • Combine maple syrup, honey, sun butter, molasses, grapeseed oil, prune baby food, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until combined, 1 to 3 minutes. Pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until granola is moistened.
  • Press granola into a nonstick rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine chocolate chips, raisins, cranberries, and cherries in a bowl. Press mixture evenly into the granola base in the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the hot oven until firm, about 10 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven and let cool. Place in the refrigerator until hardened, 1 to 2 hours. Cut into 1/2-cup-sized granola bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 36.6 g

TOASTED QUINOA GRANOLA



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Quick and easy. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of this nutty-tasting granola on yogurt. Quinoa is high in protein.

Provided by CRAZY4SUSHI

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup flax seed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Rinse and thoroughly drain the quinoa. In a large bowl, stir together the maple syrup, olive oil, and cinnamon; mix in the quinoa and flax seed until the grains are thoroughly coated. Spread the mixture out as thinly as possible on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Toast the granola in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Let cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

GRANOLA WITH POPPED QUINOA



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Quinoa that is toasted until the seeds begin to pop is crunchy, but not hard, with a flavor both grassy and nutty. They enrich this granola in the nicest way, adding texture and flavor, as well as a bit of "stealth health" - the popped quinoa bumps up the protein content.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     breakfast, brunch, project

Time 1h

Yield About 9 cups

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup quinoa (do not use red or black quinoa)
4 cups flaked or rolled oats
1 cup oat bran
1 cup coconut chips
1 to 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped nuts (preferably a mix of almonds, pecans and cashews), to taste
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
1/2 to 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons coconut oil
3 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
1/2 cup agave syrup
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place quinoa in a wide skillet and heat over medium heat. Stir or shake the pan and toast until the quinoa begins to pop and smell like popcorn, 5 to 7 minutes. As soon as the quinoa is popping, pour into a very large bowl and allow to cool.
  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment. Add all of the remaining dry ingredients to the bowl with the quinoa and toss together.
  • In a saucepan, combine the oils, agave syrup and vanilla. Warm over low heat, stirring, just until the mixture is fluid. You can also heat in a microwave at 50 percent power for 30 to 60 seconds. Do not let it come to a simmer. Remove from the heat, stir to blend, and stir into the dry ingredients. Mix until evenly coated.
  • Divide the granola mixture between the two sheet pans and spread evenly to cover the parchment in a thin layer. Bake, without stirring, for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden, rotating the baking pans front to back and top to bottom halfway through. Remove from the heat and allow to cool before storing. Break it up into clumps if you'd like. Store in well-sealed jars, bags or containers.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 278, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 77 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

QUINOA GRANOLA BARS



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Essential Eating's Quinoa Granola Bars from our local newstation WNEP. They are healthy and yummy too.

Provided by Barb O

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 bars, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups quinoa (flakes)
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla or 2 teaspoons almond extract
1/2 cup maple sugar
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped dates or 1/4 cup chopped apricot
3 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ingredients, except cinnamon, in the order listed and mix well.
  • Place mixture in a 8 or 9 inch greased baking pan and press flat using the back of a fork or slightly moistened finger tips.
  • Sprinkle the top with cinnamon.
  • Bake 45 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven and cut into bars.
  • Return pan to oven for 10 minutes until bars become crisp.
  • Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
  • Notes: Recipe can be tripled using a jelly roll pan (11X17). Bars freeze well. Granulated maple sugar is 100% maple syrup that has been cooked at a higher temperature. I have subbed with brown sugar in a pinch.

APPLE OAT-QUINOA GRANOLA



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Delicious, low-fat, high-fiber, and super-easy to make.

Provided by Breanna Bourke

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 apples, cored and diced
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup honey
¼ cup applesauce
¼ cup coconut oil
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup quinoa
2 cups rolled oats
½ cup coarsely ground almonds
½ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Spread diced apples on baking sheet. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 1 teaspoon nutmeg on top.
  • Bake apples in the preheated oven, stirring at 10-minute intervals, until tender but not over-crisp, about 40 minutes total.
  • Mix honey, applesauce, coconut oil, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, ginger, and cloves together in a large bowl. Stir in quinoa. Let sit, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir oats, almond, and coconut into the honey mixture. Spread evenly over baked apple pieces.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, stirring at 10-minute-intervals, until granola is golden brown and crispy, about 40 minutes. Cool completely before storing, 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.2 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 7 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

HONEY ALMOND QUINOA GRANOLA



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Crunchy clusters of honey-sweetened goodness.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup solid coconut oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt (optional, and only recommended if the nuts you're adding are unsalted)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups rolled oats (not the quick-cooking kind)
1/2 cup raw quinoa (rinsed well in cold water)
2 cups roughly chopped raw almonds
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 egg white (beaten)
1-2 cups dried fruits such as chopped dried cherries (raisins, or dried blueberries (optional))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To a small pan over low heat, add the honey, coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt (if using). Heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and thoroughly combined. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the oats, quinoa, almonds, and coconut.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and stir until well-combined. In a small bowl, beat the egg white until frothy. Add to the granola and stir until very well combined.
  • Pour the granola into the baking sheet and bake until golden brown and fragrant, 35-45 minutes, opening the oven to stir the granola about 20 minutes into the cooking process.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely. Break into bite-size chunks. Mix in dried fruit, if using.
  • Stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for several days.

QUINOA GRANOLA



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Protein-packed and fiber-rich, the seed-and-grain base is lightly sweetened with honey and brown sugar. Sprinkle it over the Mango, Tangerine, and Yogurt Smoothie Bowl.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
3/4 cup red or white quinoa
1/2 cup raw hulled sunflower seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Coarse salt
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons packed light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons virgin unrefined coconut oil, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine oats, quinoa, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Heat honey, sugar, and oil in a small saucepan over medium, stirring, just until sugar is dissolved (do not let boil). Pour over oat mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Transfer to a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet; spread into a thin layer.
  • Bake, stirring once halfway through, until dry, golden, and nutty, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely on baking sheet (granola will clump and become crisp as it cools). Break into bite-size pieces. Granola can be stored in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh oats, quinoa, and nuts will give your granola the best flavor and texture.
  • Toast the oats and quinoa: Toasting the oats and quinoa before baking will help to bring out their flavor and make them crispy.
  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds: Different nuts and seeds will add different flavors and textures to your granola. Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, chia seeds, and flax seeds.
  • Add dried fruit or chocolate chips: Dried fruit and chocolate chips are popular additions to granola. They add sweetness and flavor.
  • Don't overcook the granola: Overcooked granola will be dry and hard. Bake it until it is golden brown and crispy, but not too dark.
  • Let the granola cool completely before storing it: This will help to prevent it from becoming soggy.

Conclusion:

Quinoa granola is a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. With its combination of oats, quinoa, nuts, and seeds, quinoa granola is a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying breakfast or snack, give quinoa granola a try.

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