Almond Butter Quinoa Granola
This Almond Butter Quinoa Granola is a great healthy way to start your day that even your kids will love. Gluten Free and Vegetarian
Servings 8
Calories 264kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup natural almond butter I love Justin's
- ¼ cup applesauce
- ¼ cup grandular sweetener of choice I used Swerve
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup old fashioned oats gluten free oats
- 1 cup quinoa flakes
- 1 cup brown rice cereal
- ¼ cup dried cherries or strawberries
- ¼ cup roasted cashews
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan combine almond butter, applesauce, Swerve, maple syrup and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer and stir until well combined. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
- In a large bowl combine oats, quinoa flakes and brown rice cereal. Pour almond mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well combined.
- Pour granola on cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes or so. Allow to cool on the pan and transfer to a bowl.
- Pour in cherries & cashews and store in an airtight container for one week.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 365IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2.9mg