Best 3 Toasted Quinoa Granola Recipes

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Kickstart your day with a nutritious and flavorful breakfast treat - Toasted Quinoa Granola! This recipe combines the goodness of quinoa, oats, nuts, and seeds, resulting in a crunchy, protein-packed granola that's sure to satisfy your taste buds and keep you energized throughout the day. Its versatility extends beyond breakfast; sprinkle it over yogurt parfaits, add it to trail mixes, or enjoy it as a guilt-free snack. Our comprehensive guide includes three variations of this delectable granola: Original Toasted Quinoa Granola, a classic blend of oats, quinoa, nuts, and seeds; Chocolate Toasted Quinoa Granola, a decadent treat infused with rich cocoa powder; and Cranberry Toasted Quinoa Granola, a delightful combination of tart cranberries and nutty granola. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a wholesome and delicious granola that fits your preferences perfectly.

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TOASTED QUINOA, DRIED FIG & DARK CHOCOLATE NUT FREE GRANOLA BARS



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Superfood nut free granola bars made with toasted quinoa, oats, dried figs, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, flaxseed and chia! A drizzle of dark chocolate on top makes them extra special.

Provided by Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Gluten Free     High Protein     Nut Free     Snack     Vegan

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free, if desired)
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup organic or homemade sunflower butter
1/3 cup honey (or coconut palm syrup if vegan)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 cup black mission dried figs, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips (vegan, if desired)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Add oats, quinoa, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds to a large baking sheet and spread around evenly. Once oven is preheated, toast the oats and quinoa for 8-10 minutes. Once done toasting, pour oats and quinoa into a medium bowl and set aside.
  • While quinoa and oats are toasting, add sunflower butter, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and sea salt to medium saucepan over low heat. Stir every so often until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes, then add to the bowl with the oats and quinoa. Stir well to incorporate. Fold in flaxseed meal, dried figs and chia seeds.
  • Line an 8x4 or 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper; pour mixture in and spread out evenly, then press mixture down in the pan very firmly.
  • Next melt chocolate chips for 20 seconds in the microwave or over low heat in a saucepan on the stove top. Drizzle over bars. Place pan in freezer for 30 minutes or until mixture has hardened. Remove bars from pan and cut into 10 bars. Store bars in the fridge. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 223 kcal, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Protein 6.4 g, Fat 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Sugar 12.7 g

TOASTED GRANOLA



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Granola is a mixture of oats and flakes, flavored with brown sugar, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup soy flakes
1 cup wheat flakes
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 cup roughly chopped pecans
Zest of 1 orange
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine oats, flakes, sugar, nuts, zest, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl. Melt butter and honey in a saucepan; add to mixture. Spread in a 7-by-11-inch baking pan; bake until just golden, 10 minutes. Let cool in pan. Mixture will harden. Break into pieces; serve. Store in an airtight container up to 10 days.

QUINOA-TOASTED



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Make and share this Quinoa-Toasted recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Grains

Time 17m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 cup quinoa
water

Steps:

  • Pour 1 cup quinoa into a fine strainer and rinse thoroughly under cool water-this will get rid of it's natural, bitter coating. I find this method helpful too-pour quinoa into a medium bowl, add cold water and swish around with your hand. Place a unbleached coffee filter into your strainer, then drain off the quinoa. It's a lot less annoying this way as the tiny grain won't get stuck in your strainer.
  • Put rinsed quinoa into a large frying pan over medium heat.
  • Cook, shaking the pan for around 15 minutes or until the quinoa reaches a golden brown.
  • Remove from heat and pan and cool.
  • Store in a clean jar with a tight fitting lid.
  • Keeps for up to 1 month.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of quinoa. Different types of quinoa have different flavors and textures. Experiment with white, black, and red quinoa to find your favorite.
  • Toast the quinoa before cooking. This will give it a nutty flavor and make it more digestible.
  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds. The possibilities are endless! Some popular choices include almonds, walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
  • Sweeten the granola with honey or maple syrup. You can also add dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, or cherries, for extra sweetness.
  • Bake the granola at a low temperature. This will help to prevent it from burning.
  • Store the granola in an airtight container. It will keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Conclusion:

Toasted quinoa granola is a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With so many different variations, you're sure to find a recipe that you love. So next time you're looking for a nutritious and satisfying snack, give toasted quinoa granola a try!

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