Quinoa Granola - Two Versions

Version 1 - Loose with Golden Raisins

Version 2 - Crunchy and bar like

Version 2 Basic Recipe:

1 C Apple Juice (I used apple cider and/or pear cider)
1 1/2 C Oats
1/2 C Quinoa
1/4 C Ground Flax
3 Tbl Chia
1/2 C Raw Almonds chopped
1/2 C Walnuts chopped
1/2 Tbl Pumpkin Pie Spice (or use cinnamon, whatever you prefer)
2 Tbl - 1/4 C Honey
1 Tbl Brown Sugar

Preheat oven to 225.  Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Combine ingredients in mixing bowl.  Spread onto prepared pan.  Bake for an hour or until desired texture is obtained.

To make Version 1, modify the above recipe.  Reduce liquids by half and stir occasionally while baking.  Every 10-20 minutes.  I added the raisins during the last 10 minutes of oven time.


It's safe to say we are about quinoa granola-ed out!  This is the first week I haven't made a batch.  It's delicious, don't get me wrong.  With the upcoming holidays and daily things going on, I haven't had a chance to experiment anymore with the granola recipe.  A different flavor.  Something savory like chex mix?  Spicy?