The Best Granola by @fitgreenmind

50 min

1 serving

🌾

60 g

Puffed quinoa

🌾

80 g

Buckwheat flakes

🥜

65 g

Cashews

🥥

25 g

Toasted coconut flakes

🧂

2 g

Chai spice

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🥥

80 ml

Coconut oil

🍁

80 ml

Maple syrup

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

  2. Chop
    • cashews

    Chop 1/2 cup (65 g) cashews into coarse pieces.

  3. Add
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Add 2 cups (60 g) puffed quinoa, 1 cup (80 g) buckwheat flakes, chopped cashews, 1/2 cup (25 g) toasted coconut flakes, 1 tsp chai spice, and a pinch of salt to a mixing bowl.

  4. Mix
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly until the chai spice and salt are evenly distributed.

  5. Add
    • coconut oil

    Add 1/3 cup (80 ml) coconut oil and 1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup to a saucepan.

  6. Heat
    • coconut oil

    Heat the coconut oil and maple syrup gently, stirring until the coconut oil has melted and the mixture is smooth.

  7. Pour
    • coconut oil
    • puffed quinoa
    • Toasted coconut flakes

    Pour the warm maple-coconut mixture over the dry ingredients.

  8. Mix
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Mix until every dry ingredient is well coated, keeping some larger clusters intact.

  9. Spread
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Spread the granola mixture in an even, compact layer on the baking sheet.

  10. Bake
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 180°C (356°F), until golden and fragrant.

  11. Cool
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Cool the granola completely on the baking sheet without stirring so it forms large crunchy chunks.

  12. Transfer
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Break the cooled granola into chunks and transfer it to an airtight container.

The Best Granola by @fitgreenmind

50 min

1 serving

🌾

60 g

Puffed quinoa

🌾

80 g

Buckwheat flakes

🥜

65 g

Cashews

🥥

25 g

Toasted coconut flakes

🧂

2 g

Chai spice

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🥥

80 ml

Coconut oil

🍁

80 ml

Maple syrup

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/12

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).

  2. Step 2/12

    Chop 1/2 cup (65 g) cashews into coarse pieces.

    🥜cashews
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/12

    Add 2 cups (60 g) puffed quinoa, 1 cup (80 g) buckwheat flakes, chopped cashews, 1/2 cup (25 g) toasted coconut flakes, 1 tsp chai spice, and a pinch of salt to a mixing bowl.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🥥toasted coconut flakes
    🧂chai spice
    🧂salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  4. Step 4/12

    Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly until the chai spice and salt are evenly distributed.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🥥toasted coconut flakes
    🧂chai spice
    🧂salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/12

    Add 1/3 cup (80 ml) coconut oil and 1/3 cup (80 ml) maple syrup to a saucepan.

    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍲saucepan
    🥄measuring cups

  6. Step 6/12

    Heat the coconut oil and maple syrup gently, stirring until the coconut oil has melted and the mixture is smooth.

    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍲saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/12

    Pour the warm maple-coconut mixture over the dry ingredients.

    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🥥toasted coconut flakes
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍲saucepan

  8. Step 8/12

    Mix until every dry ingredient is well coated, keeping some larger clusters intact.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🥥toasted coconut flakes
    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/12

    Spread the granola mixture in an even, compact layer on the baking sheet.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🥥toasted coconut flakes
    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍳baking sheet
    🥄spatula

  10. Step 10/12

    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes at 180°C (356°F), until golden and fragrant.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🥥toasted coconut flakes
    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍳baking sheet

  11. Step 11/12

    Cool the granola completely on the baking sheet without stirring so it forms large crunchy chunks.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🥥toasted coconut flakes
    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍳baking sheet

  12. Step 12/12

    Break the cooled granola into chunks and transfer it to an airtight container.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🥥toasted coconut flakes
    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍳baking sheet
    🫙airtight container

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Nuts, Fruit, Coconut products, Spices, Seasonings, Oils, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Puffed quinoa, Buckwheat flakes, Cashews, Toasted coconut flakes, Chai spice, Salt, Coconut oil, Maple syrup

Notes

Puffed quinoa (or oats), Buckwheat flakes (or oats), Cashews (a big handful, chopped)

Allergens

Tree nuts

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Plant-based

Calories

280 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 32g, Sugars: 14g, Dietary fiber: 3g, Total fat: 16g, Saturated fat: 10g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Magnesium: 74mg, Iron: 2.5mg, Potassium: 238mg, Manganese: 0.9mg

Vitamins

Vitamin E: 0.5mg, Vitamin B6: 0.1mg, Folate: 15mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, measuring cups, measuring spoons, chef's knife, cutting board, saucepan, wooden spoon, baking sheet, spatula, airtight container

Appliances

Oven

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Breakfast

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Autumn, Meal prep

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

German

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Chunky, Crispy, Clumpy

Flavors

Sweet, Warm spiced, Nutty, Coconutty, Caramelized

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 14 days (Store fully cooled granola in an airtight container,Keep in a cool, dry cupboard away from direct sunlight,Use a clean, dry spoon to prevent moisture exposure), fridge : 21 days (Store in an airtight container,Allow the granola to return to room temperature before serving for best crunch), freezer : 90 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container or bag,Thaw at room temperature while covered to limit condensation)