Many granolas are packed with sugar and fat, but this lightly sweetened, high-protein variety is a treat you can enjoy without fear. Eat alone or with non-fat, plain yogurt and fresh fruit.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 tablespoons whole flaxseed
- 1 tablespoon chia seed
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- dash cardamom
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine all the ingredients and mix well.
2. Spread on a non-stick baking sheet and bake 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 35g
| Amount per serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 5g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3g | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat 1g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 5mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 21g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars 5g | ||
| Includes 4g Added Sugars | 8% | |
| Sugar Alcohol 0g | ||
| Other Carbohydrate 1g | ||
| Protein 5g | ||
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium 41.9mg | 4% | |
| Iron 1.5mg | 10% | |
| Potassium 175mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A 0.6mcg | 0% | |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E 0.6mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin K 1.4mcg | 0% | |
| Thiamin 0.2mg | 15% | |
| Riboflavin 0.1mg | 8% | |
| Niacin 1.8mg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 0.2mg | 10% | |
| Folate 46.5mcg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B12 0mcg | 0% | |
| Biotin 0mcg | 0% | |
| Chloride 0.3mg | 0% | |
| Pantothenate 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Phosphorus 153.7mg | 10% | |
| Iodine 0mcg | 0% | |
| Magnesium 71.5mg | 15% | |
| Zinc 1mg | 10% | |
| Selenium 4.7mcg | 10% | |
| Copper 0.2mg | 20% | |
| Manganese 0.7mg | 30% | |
| Chromium 0mcg | 0% | |
| Molybdenum 0mcg | 0% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Whole Grain Quinoa, Flax Seeds, Agave Syrup, Chia Seeds, Dried Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Ground Cinnamon, Cardamom.
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