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Vanilla, Almond & Cranberry Quinoa Granola

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old fashioned oatmeal
  • 1 cup quinoa flakes
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 Tbl. butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 Tbl. vanilla
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast oats, quinoa, coconut and almonds on a shallow baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until just barely beginning to lightly brown. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add dried cranberries and mixed nuts; toss to combine.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  • In a small saucepan melt butter over medium-low heat, add in honey, maple syrup, vanilla, brown sugar and salt. Stirring constantly bring to a boil and whisk for one minute, then remove from heat. Carefully pour hot syrup over dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
  • Spread onto a parchment lined shallow baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring midway through. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an air-tight container.