Granola with Quinoa

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There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked granola wafting through the kitchen in the morning. While store-bought versions can be convenient, they are often loaded with sugar and preservatives. Our homemade Granola with Quinoa recipe is here to change that! It's a delightful, crunchy, and incredibly nutritious way to start your day. We've added quinoa for an extra protein boost and a unique texture, along with a medley of nuts and seeds for healthy fats and flavor. This recipe is not just a breakfast; it's a versatile snack you can enjoy anytime. Get ready to create a wholesome treat that's both delicious and good for you!

A bowl of homemade granola with quinoa, nuts, and seeds.

Granola with Quinoa

Cooking: 35 minutes
Quantity: 4 Servings
Per serving
Calories: 306 kcal
Proteins: 10 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g

Ingredients for Granola with Quinoa

  • 100 g rolled oats
  • 25 g quinoa
  • 15 g black and white sesame seeds
  • 25 g shredded coconut
  • 25 g flax seeds
  • 80 g walnuts
  • 50 g tahini (sesame paste)
  • 70 g rosehip syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Granola with Quinoa

A person pouring rolled oats from a container into a glass mixing bowl.

Pouring rolled oats into a bowl.

Adding uncooked quinoa to the bowl with rolled oats.

Adding quinoa.

Sprinkling a mix of black and white sesame seeds into the granola mixture.

Adding black and white sesame seeds.


Mix the dry granola ingredients. Pour the rolled oats into a bowl. You can mix rolled oats with buckwheat flakes or use a multi-grain blend in this recipe. The more different grains, the more diverse micronutrients you’ll get.

Add the quinoa.
Add the black and white sesame seeds.

Adding a handful of shredded coconut to the bowl of dry ingredients.

Adding shredded coconut.

Adding a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the granola mix.

Adding a level teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Pouring flax seeds into the bowl with other granola ingredients.

Adding flax seeds.


Add the shredded coconut. You can grate fresh coconut for the granola; it’s a bit of work, but well worth it.

Add a level teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Besides cinnamon, vanilla extract, cloves, or nutmeg would also work well. You can also add a mulled wine or pumpkin pie spice mix.
Add the flax seeds.

Adding chopped walnuts to the bowl of dry granola ingredients.

Adding the chopped nuts to the other ingredients.


Crush the walnuts or hazelnuts with a rolling pin, grind them in a blender, or chop them finely with a knife. Add the chopped nuts to the other ingredients.<

Adding a spoonful of tahini (sesame paste) to the granola mixture.
Pouring rosehip syrup over the dry granola ingredients.

Adding rosehip syrup.

A spatula mixing all the wet and dry granola ingredients in a bowl.

Mix the ingredients well.


Mix the dry ingredients well, then add the wet ones. First, add the tahini – sesame paste. If the paste in the jar has separated with oil on top, you need to stir it thoroughly, lifting the dense sediment from the bottom of the jar.

Add the rosehip syrup (a sweet, tangy syrup made from the fruit of the rose plant). As a sweetener, agave syrup or maple syrup are also great options. Use whichever sweetener you prefer and have available.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until you get a mass resembling a thick, lumpy dough.

Spreading the wet granola mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Spread the granola on a baking sheet.


Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spray the paper with cooking spray, or grease it with a neutral vegetable oil. Spread the granola mixture onto the baking sheet.

Using a spatula to press the granola mixture into a thin, even layer on the baking sheet.

Press the granola down with a spatula to form a layer about half a centimeter thick.

The baking sheet with granola inside an oven, baking until golden brown.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until dark golden brown.

A sheet of baked granola being broken into smaller, bite-sized clusters.

Cool the granola on the baking sheet, then break it into pieces.


Press the granola down with a spatula to form a layer about half a centimeter thick. Try to shape the slab to a uniform thickness so that it bakes evenly.

Preheat the oven to 155°C (310°F). Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes until dark golden brown. After 15 minutes, rotate the baking sheet 180 degrees to ensure even heat distribution. You may need slightly more or less time, depending on your oven’s characteristics.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Let the granola cool completely on the sheet, then break it into pieces.

Finished granola with quinoa stored in a clear glass jar with a lid.

A glass or metal jar is suitable for storage.


For storage, a glass or metal jar is ideal. To keep the granola crunchy, store it in a dry, dark place.

And there you have it – your very own batch of delicious, crunchy Granola with Quinoa! Once it's cooled and broken into clusters, the possibilities are endless. Enjoy it with your favorite yogurt, a splash of milk, or simply by the handful as a healthy snack on the go. It also makes a wonderful topping for smoothie bowls or ice cream. Store your granola in an airtight container, and it will stay fresh and crispy for weeks. We hope this simple recipe brings a little extra joy and wholesome goodness to your mornings. Happy baking!