Sunday Brunching: Homemade Quinoa Oat Granola with Almonds and Flax Seeds

So I recognize that the title of this post could not be more earthy crunchy, and even I winced as I wrote it. I’m sorry world, all I really wanted to do was make some homemade granola, OK? So I did, and I raised the earthy crunchy to a whole new level by adding in quinoa and almonds and flax seeds and it is perfect. There are some great granola cereals you can buy in a grocery store that have cut out processed sugars, but there is nothing like making cereal just the way you like it. And I love this granola! Adding in the quinoa (which by the way, my computer does not recognize as a word) adds a great nutty flavor, crispy texture, and nutritional benefits as well.

Yup, not only did I bake my own quinoa granola but I drew a heart in it when It was done. This recipe will make your house smell fantastic and you will have a protein- and healthy fats- packed breakfast on hand all week. The ingredients of this granola are simple, and it is easy to customize if you’d rather throw in chia seeds, dried fruits, or take out the almonds if you have a nut allergy. It is flavored with just a touch of maple syrup and lots and lots of cinnamon. I accidentally overbaked mine (whoops) but the extra toastiness was even better than expected and I plan to keep the granola in the oven for a few additional minutes next time, too.

I served mine with some strawberries and plain greek yogurt and a green juice on the side. I try to fight the earthy crunchy, but I always find my way back. For those non-dairy eaters out there, I know this cereal would taste just as good soaked in almond milk. But let’s be real, most of this granola will probably be eaten out of the jar, circa 9pm, by the fistful.

Sunday Brunching: Homemade Quinoa Oat Granola with Almonds and Flax Seeds

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

25 mins

Total time

30 mins

 

Oats, quinoa, almonds and flax seeds are baked together for the toastiest and tastiest gluten-free homemade granola.

Author: Dani California Cooks

Serves: 9-12 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup uncooked white quinoa
• ½ cup slivered almonds
• ¼ cup whole flax seeds
• ¼ cup coconut oil (microwaved to a liquid)
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp cinnamon (or more, if you are like me!)

Instructions

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees F
2. Mix all ingredients together in a large mixing bowl
3. Cover your baking sheet with foil
4. Spread the granola mixture over the foil evenly
5. Bake for 20-30 minutes, stirring a few times throughout

Notes

- Feel free to modify this recipe to your earthy crunchy preferences - I know chopped dried fruit would taste fantastic mixed in at the end!
- If you don't have quinoa on hand, you can substitute for more oats

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