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Oatmeal Cookie Quinoa Granola

Name: Oatmeal Cookie Quinoa Granola
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats (Source: 2 1/2 cups gluten-free rolled oats); 1 1/2 cups quinoa flakes (Source: 1 1/2 cups quinoa flakes); 1/2 cup coconut sugar (Source: 1/2 cup coconut sugar); 1 teaspoon cinnamon (Source: 1 teaspoon cinnamon); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder (Source: 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder); 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (Source: 1/2 teaspoon sea salt); 1/3 cup maple syrup (Source: 1/3 cup maple syrup); 1/4 cup creamy almond butter (Source: 1/4 cup creamy almond butter); 1/4 cup coconut oil (Source: 1/4 cup coconut oil); 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (I like Enjoy Life because they're dairy-free) (Source: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (I like Enjoy Life because they're dairy-free))

Oatmeal Cookie Quinoa Granola is made with quinoa flakes, gluten-free rolled oats, and coconut sugar.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 45 min
Original yield: Serves 16
Ingredients: 10 listed

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Estimating…

BreakfastSnacksAmericanDessertsAppetizers & snacksPrep: 15 minutes or lessTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Breakfast · Snacks · Appetizers & snacks · Desserts
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes

A few quick notes

1. Preheat as directed

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

2. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

3. Allow for cooling

Include the cooling stage before the next step.

Get to know the ingredients

gluten-free rolled oats

In the method: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

quinoa flakes

In the method: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

coconut sugar

In the method: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Stir in chocolate chips and store in an airtight container for 2 - 3 weeks.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the oven and baking sheet. Start with this step: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.

What happens at the end?

Stir in chocolate chips and store in an airtight container for 2 - 3 weeks.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 16. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Additional recipe notes

If you can't find vanilla powder (I have a link there and I definitely suggest you pick some up - it's so worth it!), you can substitute 2 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: simplyquinoa.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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