If you’re trying to entice your kids with food, here’s a tip: Don’t mention the words organic granola. Instead, whip up a batch of our healthy-yet-surprisingly-non-hippie quinoa granola and just see if they can resist it. (They won’t be able to). We teamed up with Bee Raw to create this kid-friendly recipe in time for your first weekend in the Hamptons. The quinoa transforms into a crunchy, nutty grain when cooked, then dry-toasted.
If you’re trying to entice your kids with food, here’s a tip: Don’t mention the words organic granola. Instead, whip up a batch of our healthy-yet-surprisingly-non-hippie quinoa granola and just see if they can resist it. (They won’t be able to). We teamed up with Bee Raw to create this kid-friendly recipe in time for your first weekend in the Hamptons. The quinoa transforms into a crunchy, nutty grain when cooked, then dry-toasted. Rolled oats and spices are infused with Bee Raw, baked, then mixed with the quinoa to receive yet another pour of Bee Raw which seals the flavor deal. The result: a sweet and healthy crowd pleaser. You’re welcome.
Pre heat oven to 325ºF. Place 1 1/2 cups quinoa in a strainer and rinse thoroughly. In a saucepan, add 3 cups water and the rinsed quinoa. On medium-high heat, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover saucepan. Cook for 18–20 minutes until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water. When done, spread quinoa evenly on a sheet pan. Bake in oven for about 1 hour; stir quinoa every 15 minutes to help dry out and crisp. When crisp and brown in color, remove from oven, cool and set aside.
Granola: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, dark brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; stir. In a small mixing bowl, combine canola oil, honey, water, vanilla extract and salt; stir. Pour liquid into bowl with rolled oats mixture; stir until all oats are well coated. Spread rolled oats mixture onto sheet tray. Bake in oven for about 1 hour; stir rolled oat mixture every 15 minutes to help dry out and crisp. When crisp and brown in color, remove from oven, cool and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add cooled quinoa and rolled oat mixture, stir. Drizzle 1/4 cup honey over quinoa granola and mix well. Transfer to large storage bag or container. Store in a cool dry place – no need to refrigerate. Let the kids snack!
