fbpx

Crunchy Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola

Author Image
Article written and reviewed by Tara Kemp, PhD
Published February 1, 2018
Crunchy-Cinnamon-Granola-900x900

Oil-free and refined sugar-free but full of flavor! This recipe has the crunch and sweetness that you love from granola, made from only whole food ingredients. One of many sweet treats that are sneaky healthy!

Crunchy-Cinnamon-Granola

Crunchy Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola

Oil-free and refined sugar-free but full of flavor! This recipe has the crunch and sweetness that you love from granola, made from only whole food ingredients.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup buckwheat (dry)
  • 1 cup quinoa (dry)
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup date paste (see notes)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking tray with parchment paper
  • Mix quinoa, buckwheat, and spices, then stir in date paste, making sure everything is coated
  • Spread evenly on baking tray and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden
  • Allow to cool and enjoy!
  • Note: To make date paste, blend 1 cup soaked dates with 1/4 cup water until smooth.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25gCalories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 42.8gProtein: 11.7gFat: 3.8gFiber: 10.1g
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Author Image

About the author 

Tara Kemp, PhD

Tara Kemp is the Director of Nutrition Education at Mastering Diabetes. She has been active in the field of health and nutrition for many years, including working with Forks Over Knives, Engine 2, and Dr. Neal Barnard and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. Tara has a bachelor's degree in Education from Bucknell University, a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from eCornell, and is a Certified Food For Life Instructor through the Physicians Committee.