This post is sponsored by Morgenhaan
Yogurt + summery nectarine + fresh blueberries + crunchy homemade granola = the perfect 5-minute breakfast!
It’s been a while since I made granola from scratch, and I have no idea why. It’s so simple to make, and best of all, it makes the house smell amazing!
I partnered with Morgenhaan to showcase their beautiful measuring cups and spoons. If your current set of measuring cups is warped, leftover from the 90’s or missing a cup or spoon, you should think about buying this set! Who knew that so much thought could go into the design of measuring. But once I started using these a few weeks ago, I really did appreciate their shape so much – especially the spoons that fit so well into skinny bottles and jars! They are made of 18/8 stainless steel, have flat bottoms so they won’t tip, are dishwasher safe (a must!) and stack together perfectly in a drawer. I think the best feature is that they are etched on the inside so that you can see the 1/3, 1/2 or 3/4 volume mark on the inside of the larger cups, so you can measure more with only one cup out.
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So, let’s do a little measuring, shall we?
This recipe uses red quinoa for extra protein, color and crunch! Buttery walnuts and rolled oats make up the bulk of the bite, and oat flour helps to clump it together a bit.
Butter, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon bring it all together.
Start by mixing all the ingredients into a large bowl.
Mix the butter throughout to ensure everything is evenly coated. Clean hands work well for this!
Once everything is moist and clumpy (lovely description, huh?!), pour onto a half-sheet pan covered in parchment and bake at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes, stirring once in the middle to ensure even cooking.
It smells so good!
Serve anywhere you need a little more crunch in your life.
Quinoa and Walnut Granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup quinoa
- 1/4 cup oat flour made by putting oats in a food processor - sub whole wheat flour
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Start by mixing all ingredients into a large bowl.
- Mix the butter throughout to ensure everything is evenly coated. Clean hands work well for this!
- Once everything is moist and clumpy, pour onto a half sheet pan covered in parchment and bake at 325 degrees for about 25 minutes, stirring once in the middle to ensure even cooking.
Thanks to Morgenhaan for sponsoring this post.
Lisa C. says
I love the idea of using quinoa! I will definitely try this one.
Nancy says
This looks terrific! I would have never thought of using quinoa in granola.
Paige says
I have never heard of flour in oatmeal. In your testing, did you find that really necessary? Usually the fat makes the granola clump together. Thank you!
KathEats says
I think the fat + a smaller grain helps for clumping, but I kept the fat lighter on this one, so I don’t think it’s absolutely necessary here. (Flour is one of the secrets to the Cville Cluster Granola at GH!)
Paige says
Sorry, I meant flour in granola.
Kori says
This looks awesome! I also have not made granola from scratch in a long time, but I really need to. I love how you arranged your ingredients in the measuring cups and spoons – the photos are beautiful!
Jennifer says
This might be a dumb question, do you cook the quinoa?
KathEats says
Nope! No need to cook it first : )
Sarah says
This looks amazing! I love the idea of adding quinoa to granola.
Jess says
This sounds amazing! Can’t wait to try it.
Hannah @ eat, drink, and save money says
I never would have thought to add quinoa! How smart. I love to make my own granola too. I can never get over how expensive it is in stores! Plus, you’re right, it makes the house smell amazing!
Shawn says
Would any oil (canola, coconut …) work in place of butter?
KathEats says
Yes!
Mom says
I love measuring. I even wrote a poem about a measuring cup, which you are welcome to use on Katheats at any time. I think my love of measuring goes back to my mom teaching me how to measure in the kitchen or maybe studying it in elementary school. Maybe both!
Meagan says
Hi Kath –
I am planning on stopping in Charlottesville on Sunday to break up a long road trip for my one-and-a-half-year-old. I was hoping to take him to the VA Discovery Museum, but I just learned it’s closed on Sundays! Any other recommendations of a good place for an active toddler to burn off steam and be free for a few hours Sunday afternoon before getting back in the car seat? Do you have an opinion of “Bounce-n-Play”?
Thanks!!!
KathEats says
We do have a Bounce and Play off 29 and also look into Jump Cville! It’s our trampoline park! There are some fun splash parks too if you don’t mind getting wet at Belmont Park and Greenleaf Park
Meagan says
OK, thanks!
Chrissy says
Homemade granola is a staple here. It is just SO much better than anything bought!
Penny says
Hi,
I have ordered the GH Cluster granola before. It doesn’t have wheat flour in it right? It must be oat flour? I don’t remember seeing wheat in the ingredients since I am sensitive. Thanks for your help.