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Tuesday 10 June 2014

Healthy Quinoa Granola


This is a healthy breakfast alternative to granola. It is packed full of protein, fibre and iron and is gluten and dairy free.

This is so easy to make and very quick.



Ingredients:

Quinoa Flakes
Flaxseed
Agave or maple syrup or honey
2 tbsp of virgin olive oil
Coconut oil
1 tbsp of vanilla essence
Cinnamon

Optional:
Greek yoghurt- protein
Blueberries/Raspberries and Blackberries-full of antioxidants.
Goji Berries- more vitamin C than oranges, more beta-carotene than carrots and more iron than steak.

Method:

  • In a bowl add the agave, olive oil and vanilla essence. Put in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

  • Take out add cinnamon or what ever spices you choose.

  • Add in a cup of quinoa flakes and some flaxseed and mix until all the quinoa and flaxseed are covered in the agave/oil mix.

  • Line a baking tray with tin foil and grease with coconut oil.

  • Pour the mix into the tray and bake for 10 minutes.


  • Store in lunch box to have for the week.