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Crunchy Cinnamon Buckwheat Granola

MasteringDiabetes.com
Super crunchy and packs a flavorful punch!
5 from 1 vote
Print Recipe
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Biking, Breakfast, Camping, Hiking, Lunch, Snack
Servings 8
Calories 201 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup buckwheat, dry
  • 1 cup quinoa, dry
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 3/4 cup date paste See notes below

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking tray with parchment paper
  • Mix quinoa, buckwheat, and spices, then stir in date paste, making sure everything is coated
  • Spread evenly on baking tray and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden
  • Allow to cool and enjoy!
  • Note: To make date paste, blend 1 cup soaked dates with 1/4 cup water until smooth.

Notes

We like extra cinnamon, 1/4 cup ground chia seeds, and 1/4  cup pumpkin seeds, added for the extra anti-inflammatory effect as well as the zinc.
Keyword Anti-inflammatory, Gluten-free, Reversing Diabetes