The Best Oat-Free Granola by @fitgreenmind

50 min

12 servings

🌾

60 g

Puffed quinoa

🌾

90 g

Buckwheat flakes

🥜

90 g

Cashews

🌴

40 g

Dates

🪵

2.6 g

Cinnamon

🧂

0.3 g

Salt

🥥

80 ml

Coconut oil

🍁

80 ml

Maple syrup

  1. Preheat

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Chop
    • cashews
    • dates

    Chop the cashews into small pieces and finely chop the 5 dates.

  3. Add
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Add 2 cups puffed quinoa, 1 cup buckwheat flakes, chopped cashews, chopped dates, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the mixing bowl.

  4. Stir
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Stir the dry ingredients until the dates, nuts, and cinnamon are evenly distributed.

  5. Add
    • coconut oil

    Add 1/3 cup coconut oil and 1/3 cup maple syrup to the saucepan.

  6. Heat
    • coconut oil

    Heat gently until the coconut oil melts, then stir the mixture until smooth.

  7. Pour
    • coconut oil
    • puffed quinoa
    • Cinnamon

    Pour the warm coconut oil and maple syrup mixture over the dry ingredients.

  8. Mix
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Mix thoroughly until all the granola ingredients are evenly coated.

  9. Spread
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

    Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the lined 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

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool the granola completely without stirring for crisp clusters.

  12. Transfer
    • puffed quinoa
    • buckwheat flakes
    • cashews

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

The Best Oat-Free Granola by @fitgreenmind

50 min

12 servings

🌾

60 g

Puffed quinoa

🌾

90 g

Buckwheat flakes

🥜

90 g

Cashews

🌴

40 g

Dates

🪵

2.6 g

Cinnamon

🧂

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) and line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper

  2. Step 2/12

    Chop the cashews into small pieces and finely chop the 5 dates.

    🥜cashews
    🌴dates
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  3. Step 3/12

    Add 2 cups puffed quinoa, 1 cup buckwheat flakes, chopped cashews, chopped dates, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to the mixing bowl.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🌴dates
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🧂salt
    🥣mixing bowl

  4. Step 4/12

    Stir the dry ingredients until the dates, nuts, and cinnamon are evenly distributed.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🌴dates
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🧂salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/12

    Add 1/3 cup coconut oil and 1/3 cup maple syrup to the saucepan.

    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍲saucepan

  6. Step 6/12

    Heat gently until the coconut oil melts, then stir the mixture until smooth.

    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍲saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/12

    Pour the warm coconut oil and maple syrup mixture over the dry ingredients.

    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🌴dates
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🧂salt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🍲saucepan

  8. Step 8/12

    Mix thoroughly until all the granola ingredients are evenly coated.

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🌴dates
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🧂salt
    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/12

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

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🌴dates
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🧂salt
    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍳baking sheet
    📜parchment paper
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/12

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

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

  11. Step 11/12

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven and cool the granola completely without stirring for crisp clusters.

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

  12. Step 12/12

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

    🌾puffed quinoa
    🌾buckwheat flakes
    🥜cashews
    🌴dates
    🪵ground cinnamon
    🧂salt
    🥥coconut oil
    🍁maple syrup
    🍳baking sheet
    🫙airtight container

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Nuts, Fruit, Seasonings, Fats, Sweeteners

Ingredients

Puffed quinoa, Buckwheat flakes, Cashews, Dates, Cinnamon, Salt, Coconut oil, Maple syrup

Notes

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

Allergens

Tree nuts, Coconut

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

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

Calories

240 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 29g, Sugars: 13g, Fat: 14g, Saturated fat: 8g, Fiber: 3g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Magnesium: 76mg, Iron: 2.1mg, Potassium: 250mg, Calcium: 30mg, Sodium: 45mg

Vitamins

Vitamin B1: 0.1mg, Vitamin B6: 0.1mg, Vitamin E: 0.3mg, Folate: 20mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

12 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, wooden spoon, chef's knife, cutting board, saucepan, baking sheet, parchment paper, airtight container

Appliances

Oven, Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Snack, Breakfast

Occasions

Breakfast, Brunch, Meal prep, Snack time

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@fitgreenmind

Origin

Cuisine

European

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Crunchy, Crispy, Chewy, Clustery

Flavors

Sweet, Nutty, Cinnamon, Caramel-like, Toasty

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 pantry away from direct sunlight,Use a clean, dry spoon to prevent moisture exposure), fridge : 30 days (Store in an airtight container,Allow granola to return to room temperature before serving to reduce condensation), freezer : 90 days (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container or sealed bag,Thaw at room temperature while sealed to retain crispness)