[NEW] Quinoa Granola

Many granolas are packed with sugar and fat, but this lightly sweetened, high-protein variety is a treat you can enjoy without fear. Eat alone or with non-fat, plain yogurt and fresh fruit.
Active: 5 Minutes Cook: 15 Minutes Total: 20 mins
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[NEW] Quinoa Granola

Ingredients

  • 2 cup uncooked quinoa 2 tablespoons whole flaxseed 1 tablespoon chia seed 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes 1 tablespoon agave nectar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon dash cardamom

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine all the ingredients and mix well.2. Spread on a non-stick baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 35 g
Amount per serving
Calories 141
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 3.6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.6g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4.05g 14%
Total Sugars 4.7g
Includes 3.5g Added Sugars 8%
Protein 4.5g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 41.9mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 10%
Potassium 174.6mg 4%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.