TOASTED QUINOA GRANOLA

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Number Of Ingredients 8

-1C uncooked quinoa
-1C quick cooking oatmeal
-1C whole almonds
-1/2C chopped walnuts
-1C dried cranberries/raisins
-1T cinnamon
-1t salt
-1/2 C + 3T agave nectar/honey/maple syrup

Steps:

  • 1. Begin buy cooking the quinoa. In a large sauce pan, bring 2C water and 1C quinoa to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for ~15 minutes or until all of the water is absorbed. Set aside. 2. In a large bowl, mix together the rest of the dry ingredients. Then toss in the cooled quinoa. (This is where you would want to add the brown sugar) 3. Next, cover a large baking sheet with wax paper and evenly on spread mixture on mixture. Drizzle on agave nectar and toss. 4. Bake at 325F for 40-50 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes or so. You know it is done with it starts to brown and hardens. *note: the thinner the layer of granola, the quicker it will toast!

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