Chai Spiced Granola
What has taken me so long? Quinoa? Where have you been all my life? Am I the last person jumping onto the Quinoa train? Well, have no fear, I am firmly on that rollin’ wagon and its amazing stuff! One of my missions in life is to give everything I can a Dirty Chai twist. I became overwhelmingly addicted to espresso laced chais in college, as a way to feed my caffeine addiction and my obsession with chai tea. *hippie alert* At first it was making dirty chai donuts *Whoa, slap yo mama!* and now its chai spiced granola. Two down, a million flavorgasms to go.
Roasted hazelnuts and cashews totally kicked to the curb the usual granola nuts of almonds. If we’re going crazy, we’re going all the way. An the addition of the chai and espresso powder just full on turned this granola upside down. Best leftover cereal milk you will ever drink.
I swearsies.
I just said “swearsies”, I need to go back to bed.
But regardless, I mean it – this is something that needs to happen to your face.
Immediately.
And with quinoa being all the rage now, you got your morning protein packed right in one little bowl.
Pure fantabulousness. Truth.
Over and out.
Need additional breakfast inspiration? Check out these other fantastic breakfast cereals:
Crunchy Quinoa Granola – Two Peas and Their Pod
Coconut Almond Granola – Running to the Kitchen
Granola Crusted Nuts – The Smitten Kitchen
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Chai Spiced Granola
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 5 cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
Roasted hazelnuts and cashews combine with quinoa for this protein-packed granola. The addition of chai and espresso powder add outstanding flavors!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Quinoa
- 2 ½ cups Oats
- 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
- ½ cup Chopped Cashews
- 1/2 cup Coconut, shredded
- ¼ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Powdered Chai Mix
- 1 Tbsp Espresso Powder
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 cup Applesauce
- 2 Tbsp Honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
- Pour quinoa into a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold water and drain well.
- In a large bowl stir together quinoa, oats, almonds, shaved coconut, brown sugar, espresso powder, Chai mixture and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together applesauce, and honey.
- Combine the wet ingredients and the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
- Pour the granola onto the lined baking sheet. Spread into an even layer.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until granola is golden brown, turning gently every 10 minutes or so.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool. Don’t stir much while it cools and try to minimize movement so clumps of granola stick together.
Notes
Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod “Crunchy Quinoa Granola”
Love love love this granola!!!!! Can’t wait to try it – I need to find chai spice!!
Chai spices always remind me of university too, good times. Love the idea of combining that with granola.
This looks soo good! A perfect cure to a Monday morning.
I love the color of your little cocottes! I die. Oh and this chia stuff. I want it.
My daughter has become a chai-loving emo/hippie, if that is such a thing. She will love this. She may even speak to me during breakfast 🙂
This looks fantastic!! I am a major chai lover!
Lawwwwwd have mercy, where has this been all my life?? YUM!
oh my… looks dreamy. First off I would never think to add quinoa into my granola!
this is my kinda granola!
I love making homemade granola. It’s so easy and so superior to store bought! I love your little Le Creuset pot too!
I LOVE this, like really love it! Chai is one of my favorite flavors!
This recipe turns regular old boring granola on its head! I kinda want a huge bowl of milk infused chai spice granola now and forever.
I’ve never used quinoa in granola before – definitely going to have to try this one out!
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The quinoa goes into the granola uncooked? How does that taste? I like quinoa but have never tried it raw.
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