These Quinoa Nut Clusters are a delightful and nutritious snack, combining the crunch of quinoa with the richness of almonds and walnuts. Sweetened with honey and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, these clusters make a perfect on-the-go snack or a topping for salads or smoothies.
Quinoa Nut Clusters
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Category
snacks
activity fuel
Servings
20-25 clusters
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20-25 minutes
Level
level 1
These Quinoa Nut Clusters are a delightful and nutritious snack, combining the crunch of quinoa with the richness of almonds and walnuts. Sweetened with honey and flavored with vanilla and cinnamon, these clusters make a perfect on-the-go snack or a topping for salads or smoothies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1/4 cup hemp seeds
- 1/4 cup honey (raw & unfiltered)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
Directions
Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a large bowl, mix together the quinoa, almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, and hemp seeds
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated
- Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet, pressing it down slightly to help it stick together
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking
- Allow the clusters to cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking them into pieces
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week
Recipe Note
Option to toast quinoa before mixing with other ingredients:
1. Place in a pan and turn heat to medium. Stir frequently for 10 minutes.
2. If rinsing quinoa beforehand, let water evaporate before stirring frequently
14 comments
After reading the comments I cooked the quinoa first and still turned out great!
After reading the comments I cooked the quinoa first and still turned out great!
These taste great but I would not recommend. The raw quinoa was extremely upsetting to both my and my roommates digestive track. (I have a sensitive stomach but no diagnosed IBS or IBD and she has none of those.)
Is the quinoa cooked first or just rinsed?
These are delicious! I enjoyed a small bowl of them with some almond milk. Will also make a great snack!