TOASTED QUINOA GRANOLA

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Quick and easy. Sprinkle a few tablespoons of this nutty-tasting granola on yogurt. Quinoa is high in protein.

Provided by CRAZY4SUSHI

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Cereals     Granola Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup flax seed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Rinse and thoroughly drain the quinoa. In a large bowl, stir together the maple syrup, olive oil, and cinnamon; mix in the quinoa and flax seed until the grains are thoroughly coated. Spread the mixture out as thinly as possible on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Toast the granola in the preheated oven until lightly golden brown, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Let cool completely before storing in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

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