Lemon Ginger Quinoa Granola

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ginger
  • 1 tsp salt
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • large bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • airtight container for storage

Prep time:

10

Yields:

30

Recipe submitted by:

Chef Andrea Hoblak

  1. Preheat oven to 170° C (350° F).
  2. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Gently warm the oil and honey and allow them to mix together.
  4. Wash and drain the quinoa.
  5. In a large bowl, toss together the oats, uncooked washed quinoa, spices, salt, lemon and ginger to ensure everything is well combined.
  6. Add the coconut sugar and honey & oil mixture to the oats and stir until everything is well coated.
  7. Spread the granola on the prepared baking tray and bake for 30 mintues, tossing every ten minutes or so to make sure it browns evenly.
  8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before tossing to loosen. Sprinkle the raisins and cranberries over the granola and toss to mix.
  9. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

Serve over yogurt or ice cream. You can't go wrong with this recipe!