Caramelized Peach Cinnamon Homemade Breakfast Granola
This Caramelized Peach Cinnamon Homemade Breakfast Granola recipe is one of my newest favorites! Made with caramelized peaches, quinoa, gluten-free rolled oats, pecans, and spices; this recipe is a versatile way to add a handful of nutrients to your day---whether as a cereal in the morning, snack in between, or to top almost anything for a hint of extra flavor. Super easy, entirely gluten-free and vegan.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium peaches, peeled + diced
- 3 cups gluten-free organic rolled oats (I use Bob's Red Mill)
- 1/2 cup multi-colored quinoa, uncooked
- 5 Tbsps coconut oil
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar (I use Sugar in the Raw)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 Tbsps chia seeds
- 1 1/2 Tbsps ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Now, add 2 Tbsps of coconut oil (it should be already melted since it's warm from the summer weather; otherwise, melt first!) to a medium saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the diced peaches and sprinkle the brown sugar atop. Cook, stirring frequently with a rubber spatula, until peaches soften and mixture becomes bubbly and slightly thick.
- Place the peach mixture carefully in the blender along with additional coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Blend on low speed until mixture becomes liquified.
- In a large bowl, add the rolled oats, quinoa, chopped pecans, chia seeds, and cinnamon and stir together until well combined.
- Carefully pour the blended peach mixture onto the dry ingredients and toss together using a spatula.
- Once done, spread mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35-45 minutes, until everything has turned golden, dark brown. **NOTE: Please avoid stirring or tossing! In order to create clusters/chunks, you should bake it without touching!!
- Remove from oven and let cool for 20-30 minutes. Once cooled, gently break granola apart into medium/large clusters and chunks.
- To serve, add to a bowl of coconut milk (or your own non-dairy fave!) OR eat as a snack or atop yogurt, muffins, breakfast toast, pancakes, ice cream, etc.
- Bon Appetite!
Notes
STORAGE: put leftover granola in airtight mason jars and/or containers and/or zip loc bags. Keep at room temperature for up to 5 days.