Ginger, Coconut & Quinoa Granola

Ginger, Coconut & Quinoa Granola

I look forward to breakfast and my cup of coffee while I'm lying in bed at night. We don't set an alarm clock but we do set our coffee maker so we wake up to the smell of fresh coffee making its way into our bedroom. It's a lovely way to start the day and get things going on the right foot before heading out into the fields. This granola has been a nice morning treat and pairs really well with strong black coffee. I adore the candied ginger and coconut combination and the added crunch from the quinoa is next level. I've never tried adding quinoa to my granola before and was inspired after seeing a recipe in Bon Appétit. I'm so happy with how this turned out and I'm already looking forward to making my next batch. We've been enjoying our granola with homemade cashew milk and chopped bananas for breakfast and sprinkled on top of ice cream for dessert.   I hope you all enjoy this granola as much as we do. Pour a cup of coffee, grab a spoon and dig in!

Ginger, Coconut & Quinoa Granola

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/3 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 Tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 2 Tablespoons almond butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup crystallized ginger
  • 1/4 cup dried cherries/raisins/cranberries

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 300F.
  2. In a medium bowl mix together the oats, quinoa, seeds, almonds, coconut, spices and salt. Stir in the coconut oil, almond butter and maple syrup. Mix until well incorporated.
  3. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 30 minutes or until golden brow. Rotate the pan and toss the granola a bit halfway through cooking.
  4. Remove from the oven and stir in the candied ginger and dried cherries (or whatever dried fruit you choose).
  5. Serve granola with your favorite milk or yogurt and top with sliced banana.

Notes

*Store granola in an airtight container. *Use this recipe as a guide and adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary. *Cooking times will vary depending on your oven and specific ingredients.

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