Cherry Pistachio Granola
To be or not to be? Oat tolerance is a hot topic for Celiacs. Many Celiac associations agree that oats are tolerated once the gut is healed (which can take 6 to 18 months!) Are you nodding in agreement or shouting at me in protest? Let’s be clear: oat intolerance is less common but a real problem for some Celiacs. The exact reason why isn’t known.
Oats are delicious but other whole grains can be used to make granola. Enter quinoa. Quinoa flakes are essentially pressed quinoa. But the good news doesn’t stop there. Quinoa flakes are a complete protein and a source of protein, fibre, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc and potassium. Basically, it’s a winning substitution for oats in a granola recipe.
The pistachio is the other star of this granola recipe. Pistachios are a source of protein, fibre, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Rosie Schwartz, a fellow dietitian, summarizes the benefits of pistachios well so why rewrite it? Read Rosie’s article instead.
Okay. It’s time to get serious! The test of every recipe is how good it tastes. Do you agree? I think you’ll not only like but love this one. Cheers!
GLUTEN-FREE | DAIRY-FREE | PLANT-BASED | VEGETARIAN | VEGAN
Cherry Pistachio Granola
Author: Jen - A Naturally Nu Foodie recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Total Time: 40 to 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients:
½ cup (125 mL) pistachios
½ cup (125 mL) dried cherries
½ cup (125 mL) pumpkin seeds
2 cups (500 mL) quinoa flakes or gluten-free oats
¼ tsp (1 mL) salt
1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
⅓ cup (80 mL) avocado oil
⅓ cup (80 mL) maple syrup
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
Method:
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine pistachios, cherries, pumpkin seeds, oats or quinoa flakes, salt and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
Add oil, maple syrup and vanilla to dry ingredients and blend well.
Pour into the parchment-lined baking pan. Spread granola into an even layer and press down with fingers or the back of a wooden spoon.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until quinoa mixture looks browned. Remove from oven and let cool.
Once cooled, break granola into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.
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