Maca Maple Quinoa Granola
A fun spin on the classic breakfast staple, this maca maple quinoa granola is packed with nutrients, high in fiber and protein, and is sweetened naturally with just a hint of maple syrup.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 495kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa flakes or more rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds I used roasted
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon maca powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt used to taste
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, quinoa flakes, pumpkin seeds, maca, cinnamon and sea salt. Stir to combine.
- Add in maple syrup and coconut oil, and mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer this mixture to the prepared baking sheet and bake on the center rack for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in coconut flakes. Bake for another 10 - 15 minutes until everything is golden brown. For more clustery granola, press down on the granola to pack everything together before returning to the oven.
- Allow the granola to cool completely before breaking apart. Serve however you like to enjoy granola!
- For storage, keep in a sealed glass container in a cool dark place (the cupboard is great) for at least two weeks.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4.5mg