Hi-Energy, Homemade Quinoa Granola

Ingredients

• 5 cup rolled oats (uncooked)
• 1/3 cup quinoa (uncooked)*
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 1/3 cup chopped pistachios*
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon flax seeds*
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon maca powder*
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup organic, raw honey

Instructions

1. 1

   In a bowl, dump all of the dry ingredients and mix together. If you purchased raw, whole nuts, break them into coarse pieces using a mallet (or similar object). You can also try to carefully pulse-blend the nuts in a blender or food processor, just be careful not to pulverize them.

2. 2

   Pour in the wet ingredients and mix. If either the coconut oil or the honey is hard, simply it in the microwave for a few seconds to melt and then pour into the large bowl with the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dump the granola mixture on to it. Evenly spread it out using a spatula and pat it down so that it is packed in tightly.

4. 4

   Bake in the oven for 50 minutes at 300F.

5. 5

   Once it has finished baking, allow it to cool to about room temperature, before breaking it apart.

6. 6

   Grab the parchment paper by the ends and the granola should peel off the paper.

7. 7

   Store the granola in an airtight container to preserve the freshness. I’ve had granola last for up to 1 month, depending on the type of container and the ingredients, such as the ones listed here. Making granola with fresh ingredients – such as fruit – will reduce the amount of time the granola will stay fresh.