Quinoa Flake Granola

• quinoa↗2 cups
• chopped pecans1⁄2 cup
• ground flax seeds↗1⁄4 cup
• cinnamon↗2 teaspoons
• pure maple syrup or 1/2 cup honey↗1⁄2 cup
• butter, melted↗2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract↗2 teaspoons
• dried blueberries (or cranberries or cherries, chopped)1⁄2 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325.

2. 2

   In large bowl, combine quinoa flakes, pecans, flax seeds and cinnamon.

3. 3

   In another bowl, combine maple syrup, oil and vanilla.

4. 4

   Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well coated.

5. 5

   Spread mixture in single layer on baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake 22-27 minutes, or until quinoa flakes are golden brown. Let cool.