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A variety of different seeds and quinoa flakes are combined to make an easy homemade granola recipe. Maple syrup and coconut oil are used making this granola vegan while using seeds means this granola is nut-free and also super crunchy! Granola is a great makeahead breakfast option that pairs wonderfully with yoghurt and fruit.

quinoa seed granola in a bowl with berries and yoghurt and a spoon

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There was a period in my life where I pretty much lived off granola. I was working full-time as a Nurse in Nottingham and I was living on my own. In a bid to try and be a little more healthy I started making my own granola. I would make a huge batch on a day off that would last me a week or two and then I would pack a portion or two and take it to work with me. Add some fresh berries and Greek yoghurt and you’re onto a winner. There are times I would even have it for dinner because have you tried cooking for yourself after a 13 hour shift? N’thank ya.

Skip ahead a few years and I realised I had not made granola in a reaaaally long time. So with that thought in mind, I dove into the cupboards to see if I had the ingredients to make a quick batch. Unsurprisingly I didn’t. But what I did have was a half a bag of quinoa flakes (the remnants of an unsuccessful elimination diet), a bag of mixed seeds and some maple syrup. Mix it together and what do you get? ~~Bippity boppity boo~~ Quinoa Seed Granola!

This Quinoa Seed Granola is a little bit different from the sort you might find on the shelf, you won’t find any nuts or oats in this recipe! However it’s still full of all sorts of nutritious good stuff – pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds and quinoa (which is also a seed, who knew?!). Basically it’s a pretty seedy granola. But in a good way. That being said, the recipe is super versatile and if you want to add some extra oats or nuts throw them in! Make it your own, that is the beauty of granola.

This recipe isn’t excessively sweet like a lot of store bought granola, and will last in an air tight container for weeks! So it’s ready for you at breakfast time, or snack time, or after those 13 hour days where all you can do is stuff handfuls of granola into your face. No judgement here my friends.

quinoa seed granola in a bowl with berries and yoghurt

What are quinoa flakes and how do you use them?

Similar to rolled oats, quinoa flakes are quinoa seeds flattened to produce flakes that can be used for all sorts of recipes. Quinoa flakes are higher in protein than regular oats and are also gluten free. They are so versatile and as well as using them in granola you can use them to make porridge, muesli, cakes, biscuits and even to bulk up dishes like burgers and meatballs! I buy Amisa Organic Quinoa Flakes in bulk, which makes them much cheaper than if you were to buy them in the supermarket.

What if I can’t get quinoa flakes?

No problem. You can easily substitute the quinoa flakes for rolled oats and the recipe will still turn out great! If you can’t find quinoa flakes in your local supermarket I like to buy mine off amazon.

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