Quinoa-Honey Granola

Ingredients

• 3/8 cup - coconut oil, melted
• 1 tsp. - vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. - cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. - salt
• 4 cups - oats
• 1 1/2 cups - almonds, sliced or slivered
• 1/2 cup - white quinoa (uncooked)
• 1/2 cup - sprouted pepitas (can use regular, unsalted)
• 1/2 cup - honey
• 1/4 cup
• goji berries (optional)

Steps

• Mix together honey, coconut oil and vanilla.
• Melt in microwave in increments of 20 seconds until just melted/combined. Set aside.
• Mix together oats, almonds, pepitas, quinoa, salt and cinnamon.
• Pour wet ingredients over, mix until all parts are coated - can use hands.
• Spread mixture onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
• Toast in oven on 325°F, for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown, rotating pan once halfway through.
• Let cool completely.
• Break up into bowl and toss in goji berries, if desired.

TIP

For added flavor, toast quinoa before adding to granola: Toast on dry pan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, until you hear popping/smells like popcorn. Remove immediately from heat and let cool.

1 cup coconut flakes can be added to dry mix before baking for added crunch.

Add in 1/4 cup dried goji berries for an extra superfood boost AFTER granola has baked. After granola has cooled, break into chunks into a bowl and toss together before serving. Do not bake goji berries or they will become hard as rocks!