Quinoa and Steel-Cut Oats Crunchy Granola

Ingredients

½ cup quinoa

½ cup steel-cut oats

½ cup slivered almonds

½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)(Optional)

½ cup raw sunflower seeds

½ cup raw pumpkin seeds

½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

¼ cup chia seeds

¼ cup flax seeds

2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder(Optional)

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste(Optional)

⅓ cup honey(Optional)

¼ cup coconut oil

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

2 packets stevia powder

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix quinoa, steel-cut oats, almonds, cranberries, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, chia seeds, flax seeds, cocoa powder, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.

Step 3

Combine honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and stevia in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until melted together, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Step 4

Pour honey mixture over the quinoa mixture; mix well to combine. Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely before breaking into pieces, about 30 minutes.

Cook's Note:

For every optional item used, add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or honey or 1/2 of each in step 3.

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