1cupchopped nutslike almonds, pecans, walnuts, 100 g
1Tbspcinnamon
½tspsalt
¼cup maple syrup60 mL
¼cupblack strap molasses60 mL
¼cupneutral oillike coconut, olive, or vegetable, 60 mL
1tspvanilla5 mL
1cupdried fruit and/or chocolate chipslike raisins, cherries, dates
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
Mix Dries: In a large bowl combine quinoa, oats, nuts, cinnamon, and salt.
Add Wets: Stir in maple syrup, molasses, oil, and vanilla.
Bake: Spread mixture out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at for 20 minutes. Turn pan 180° then continue baking for another 20 minutes, or until crisp and golden brown.
Cool: Allow quinoa granola to cool on pan fully before breaking into pieces. It will harden as it cools.
Add Fruit: Once cool, break into bit-sized piece then stir in dried fruit.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.