Quinoa-Pumpkin Seed Granola

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• 3/4 c uncooked quinoa, rinsed and well-drained
• 1/2 c raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 c whole and/or slivered almonds
• 1/4 c flaxseed
• 1/4 c honey
• 2 T canola oil
• 1 t ground cinnamon
• 1/2 t coarse salt
• 3/4 c dried cherries, cranberries, golden raisins, and/or snipped dried apricots

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl combine quinoa, pumpkin seeds, almonds and flaxseed. In a small microwave-safe bowl heat honey on 100 percent power for 20 sec. Stir in oil, cinnamon and salt. Pour honey mixture over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Spread in a 15x10x1-in baking pan.

Bake, uncovered, for 20 min