Double-Chocolate Quinoa Granola
This big, cluster-y granola is loaded with a double-threat of chocolate and perfectly crisp and crunchy thanks to the healthy addition of quinoa.---You'll want to eat this addicting granola by the handful!
Servings 6 cups granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg white lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, quinoa, pecans, coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, sugar, cocoa, and salt. In a separate medium bowl, whisk coconut oil, maple syrup, egg white, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over dry ingredients and stir until just moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread granola mixture onto prepared pan and gently flatten with a spatula. Bake granola at 325F without stirring 40-45 minutes or until edges begin to turn golden.
- Cool granola completely then break into clusters and either serve or store.
Notes
Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.