Quinoa Oat Granola Recipe
This granola makes a great topping for yogurt but also tastes great all by itself.
Servings: 6
Calories: 177
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseeds
- 2 tablespoons quinoa
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Lay parchment paper in a large 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the honey, oil, brown sugar, ground flaxseeds, quinoa, sesame seeds, cinnamon and nutmeg with a wooden spoon until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the oats.
- Dump mixture into prepared baking pan and spread in even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add the nuts and stir to mix. Return pan to oven and bake until golden brown, about 5 minutes more.
- Remove pan from oven and place on wire rack until completely cooled.
- Mix in the cranberries and raisins and store granola in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Serving size: 1/3 cup
7 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
7 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
5 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Oat Granola Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 /3 cup)
Calories 177
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 3g12%
Protein 3g6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.