Quinoa Granola Recipe

Easy Homemade Quinoa Granola

Looking for an easy, wholesome quinoa granola recipe? This crunchy homemade granola is made with quinoa flakes, coconut, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, coconut oil and maple syrup for a naturally nourishing breakfast or snack.

Our Quinoa Granola is simple to prepare, lightly sweetened with maple syrup and flavoured with warming cinnamon and vanilla. It’s delicious served with yoghurt and fresh fruit, sprinkled over smoothie bowls, or enjoyed by the handful as a healthy snack.

This recipe is inspired by the nourishing, wholesome food served at Byron Yoga Centre and is perfect for bringing a little taste of a yoga retreat into your own kitchen.

Why you’ll love this Quinoa Granola

  • Easy to make – just mix, bake and cool
  • Naturally vegan – made without dairy or eggs
  • Gluten-free – made with quinoa flakes rather than traditional oats
  • Customisable – choose your favourite nuts and dried fruit
  • Perfect for breakfast or snacks – enjoy with yoghurt, fruit or smoothie bowls
  • Lightly sweetened – maple syrup adds natural sweetness without being overly sugary

Ingredients

Makes: 7–8 cups
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10–20 minutes

  • 4 cups quinoa flakes
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1½ cups raw nuts of your choice, such as almonds, hazelnuts, pecans or Brazil nuts
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½–1 cup dried fruit of your choice, such as goji berries, sultanas, cranberries, chopped dates or dried apricots
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 150°C and line one or two baking trays with parchment paper.
  • Combine the dry ingredients. Add the quinoa flakes, shredded coconut, raw nuts and pumpkin seeds to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the wet ingredients. Pour in the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla, then sprinkle over the cinnamon.
  • Mix well. Gently stir until all of the ingredients are evenly coated.
  • Spread onto baking trays. Spread the granola mixture evenly across the prepared trays, keeping it in a relatively even layer so it toasts consistently.
  • Bake for 10–20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Keep a close eye on the granola as the coconut and nuts can burn quickly.
  • Add the dried fruit. Remove the granola from the oven and stir through your chosen dried fruit while the granola is still warm.
  • Cool completely. Allow the granola to cool before transferring it to an airtight container or glass jar. It will become crunchier as it cools.

Tips for the perfect Quinoa Granola

Watch the oven carefully. Granola can go from golden brown to burnt surprisingly quickly, particularly because it contains coconut and nuts.

Stir halfway through baking. This helps the quinoa flakes, coconut, nuts and seeds toast evenly.

Add dried fruit after baking. This prevents dried fruit such as goji berries, sultanas and cranberries from becoming too hard or burning in the oven.

Make it your own. Swap the nuts and dried fruit depending on what you have available. Try almonds with cranberries, pecans with chopped dates, or hazelnuts with goji berries.

Want chunkier granola? Press the mixture down lightly on the baking tray before baking and avoid stirring it too frequently. Allow it to cool completely before breaking it into clusters.

Serving Suggestions

There are plenty of ways to enjoy homemade quinoa granola. Try serving it:

  • With natural or plant-based yoghurt and fresh berries
  • With your favourite milk as a simple breakfast cereal
  • Over a smoothie or acai bowl
  • With fresh seasonal fruit
  • As a crunchy topping for stewed fruit
  • By itself as an easy snack

Frequently Asked Questions.

Allow the quinoa granola to cool completely before storing. Place it in an airtight container or sealed glass jar and keep it in a cool, dry place.

For the best texture and flavour, make sure the container is completely dry before adding the granola.

Quinoa is naturally gluten-free. If you need to strictly avoid gluten, check that your quinoa flakes and other packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free, as cross-contamination can occur during processing.

Yes. This recipe is naturally vegan as it uses coconut oil and maple syrup rather than butter, honey or other animal products.

When completely cooled and stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, homemade granola should keep well for several weeks. Check the granola before eating and discard it if it develops an unusual smell, flavour or appearance.

Bring the taste of a Yoga Retreat Home

This recipe is inspired by the meals we serve at Byron Yoga Centre. Simple, nourishing, and made with love. ❤