Toasted Maple Cinnamon Quinoa Granola
A crunchy, grain-free granola featuring toasted quinoa flakes, mixed nuts, and seeds glazed with extra virgin olive oil and maple syrup.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min
Makes
10 servings
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Made by Dyann + Lila
Dyann created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min
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Equipment
Oven · Sheet pan · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine the quinoa flakes
In a large mixing bowl, combine the quinoa flakes, chopped macadamia nuts, chopped walnuts, chopped cashews, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, and ground cinnamon.
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Pour the olive oil and maple syrup…
Pour the olive oil and maple syrup over the seed and nut mixture.
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Stir thoroughly for 1 to 2 minutes…
Stir thoroughly for 1 to 2 minutes until every ingredient is evenly coated with liquid.
Look for: every ingredient is evenly coated with liquid
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Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared…
Spread the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even, single layer.
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Bake for 18 to 22 minutes
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, stirring gently halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
Look for: golden brown and fragrant
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Remove from the oven and allow the…
Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 20 minutes to crisp up before serving.
Allow: 20 minutes
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at…
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
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