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Molasses Chocolate Quinoa Granola

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Molasses Chocolate Quinoa Granola is a crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack!

A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack
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This isn’t your standard granola! If you’re looking for a bit of an indulgent crunch in your breakfast or as a snack on the go, you’re in luck. . .

A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack
A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack

This yummy goodness is rich in flavor, as well as B vitamins, iron and protein!

A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack
A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack

My little one couldn’t wait to gobble it up as you can tell from the photo above! It is just that good.

A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack
A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack
A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack

If you are a fan of rich, smoky blackstrap molasses (we are!) coupled with a bit of crunch and sweetness, and chock full of nutrients – give this a go! You will love it. I promise!

A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack
A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack

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A crunchy gluten-free & vegan quinoa granola with oats, raisins, peanuts, cocoa and a hint of ginger. High in iron, protein and B vitamins! It makes a great breakfast or snack! #quinoagranola #chocolategranola #molasses #glutenfreegranola #crunchy #cereal #vegangranola #breakfast #healthysnack

Molasses Chocolate Quinoa Granola

Author: Kristen Wood
471kcal
4.7 from 3 votes
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 50 minutes
Molasses Chocolate Quinoa Granola is a healthy and delicious flavor-packed granola with a bit of crunch. Vegan and gluten-free.
Servings 6 servings
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Gluten-Free
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup peanuts unsalted or salted
  • 1/2 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 3 tablespoons dutch processed cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar +1-2 tbs for dusting
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/8 cup unsulphured blackstrap molasses
  • 4 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
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Method

  1. Preheat oven to 275°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl combine ingredients oats through sea salt. Stir a few times until evenly combined.
  3. Over medium-low heat, combine molasses, coconut oil and peanut butter. Stir until well combined and heated throughout.
  4. Pour molasses mixture over oats mixture. Stir until all is evenly coated.
  5. Pour your granola mix onto your parchment lined cookie sheet. Spread out into one even layer.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven and immediately toss with 1-2 tbs coconut sugar.
  8. Let cool and crisp up completely before serving.
  9. Keep stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
  10. Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving0.25cupCalories471kcalCarbohydrates62gProtein12gFat23gSaturated Fat10gPolyunsaturated Fat5gMonounsaturated Fat6gSodium133mgPotassium770mgFiber7gSugar26gVitamin A3IUVitamin C1mgCalcium98mgIron4mg

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Kristen is a writer, photographer, recipe developer, and certified functional nutrition expert. She is also the author of Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook, Vegetarian Family Cookbook, and Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners. Her work has been featured in various print and online publications including Elle, NBC, Chicago Sun-Times, Martha Stewart, MSN, New York Daily News, Healthline, and many more. Kristen is also a syndicated writer for The Associated Press.

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  1. 5 stars
    I love this recipe! I made it all spring last year and have come back to it this spring! It’s not a winter granola in my opinion. It has the perfect mix of crunchiness, chewiness, and flavour!

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