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Cashew Quinoa Granola
This cashew quinoa granola is a protein packed version of a favorite snack. The quinoa is baked without precooking for a fun new take on granola.
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
cashew quinoa granola
Servings:
8
servings
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
Ingredients
3/4
cup
uncooked quinoa
I used a mixture of white & red
1/2
cup
unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2
cup
chopped cashews
2
tablespoons
chia seeds
2
tablespoons
pepitas
pumpkin seeds
1/4
teaspoon
kosher salt
1/2
teaspooon cinnamon
3
tablespoons
honey
2
tablespoons
melted coconut oil
1/4
cup
chopped dried apricots
1/4
cup
chopped golden raisins
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine quinoa, coconut, cashews, chia seeds, pepitas, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Add coconut oil and honey and toss well to fully coat the mixture.
Spread granola mixture onto a baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, tossing occasionally and watching carefully to avoid burning.
Remove from oven and add the apricots and raisins to the baking sheet, toss to combine.
Let cool for about 10 minutes. Clusters will form as it cools.
Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Adapted from
A Couple Cooks
Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
243
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
28
g
|
Protein:
6
g
|
Fat:
14
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
3
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Sodium:
78
mg
|
Potassium:
289
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
151
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.4
mg
|
Calcium:
37
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg