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Healthy Maple Quinoa Granola Recipe

This healthy granola recipe blends maple, quinoa, oats, and nuts into a crunchy, slightly sweet snack or breakfast topping. It’s a viral-worthy, nourishing recipe that balances texture and taste with wholesome, pantry-friendly ingredients.
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Active Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 5 1/2 cups

Equipment

  • Large rimmed baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rubber spatula
  • Small whisk or fork

Ingredients
  

  • 2⅓ cups old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup raw nuts recommendation: mix of whole almonds and pecan halves
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or canola oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsulphured molasses not blackstrap
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg white
  • ¾ cup mix-ins e.g., chocolate chips, dried fruits like cranberries, apricots, cherries, raisins, or figs—chopped if large

Optional Market Swaps:

  • Almonds + dried blueberries + ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • Chocolate chips + dried cherries
  • Pistachios + dried apricots
  • Pepitas + dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Prep the Oven: Position the oven rack in the center and preheat to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together oats, quinoa, nuts, shredded coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle in the maple syrup, oil, molasses, and vanilla extract. Mix well with a rubber spatula until everything is evenly coated.
  • Add Egg White: In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg white vigorously with a fork until it becomes frothy. Pour into the granola mixture and fold in thoroughly so it binds the ingredients.
  • Bake and Flip: Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared sheet, pressing it down with the back of your spatula. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and carefully flip large sections with a flexible spatula, trying to keep clusters intact. Flatten it again gently, rotate the pan, and bake for another 15–20 minutes until golden, dry to the touch, and fragrant.
  • Cool and Mix: Let the pan cool completely without disturbing it (resist the urge!). Once cool, mix in your chosen add-ins and break up the granola into chunks. Serve with milk, yogurt, or enjoy plain as a healthy snack.

Notes

Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 2 months.
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