Makes approximately 4-5 cups

From Tasty-Yummies
Photo credit: PPG

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, uncooked (rinsed well and drained)
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut chips
• 1/3 cup flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 3/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C.
2. In a large bowl or directly in a roasting pan, combine all of the dry ingredients, including the spices. If solid, heat the coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl on high for 20-30 seconds until melted. Pour the coconut oil and maple syrup evenly over all of the granola. Toss it all very well to make sure the dry ingredients are all nicely coated.
3. Make sure the granola is evenly spread in a thin layer in your roasting pan (you can also use a parchment paper lined baking sheet as well). I like using a roasting pan, since it makes stirring easier, so you don’t lose any over the sides. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, and slightly crisp. Stirring a few times while it is baking.
4. Cool completely in the roasting pan or on the baking sheet. As it cools the granola will crisp up even more. Cool fully before adding placing in air tight container for storage.
5. Enjoy this granola as cereal in your favourite milk (dairy or non-dairy), sprinkled with fresh fruit over your favourite yogurt or ice cream, on top of a smoothie, etc.